Etymology

temporal hour

Today it means: A unit of time defined as ¹⁄₁₂ of a day's daylight or nighttime, varying according to season, latitude, and local weather. Full definition →

Latin hora temporalis
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  1. Latin · calque ofhora temporalis
  2. English todaytemporal hour

Calque of Latin hora temporalis.

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