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Etymology · Ancient Greek

μήν

2 English words descend from Ancient Greek μήν, most common first.

menopauseThe period in a woman's life when menstruation becomes irregular and less frequent before eventually stopping altogether, usually accompanied by a range of unpleasant symptoms; the period spanning perimenopause up to postmenopause.
menologionSynonym of menologium, particularly in Greek, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox contexts.