An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A book of tables, usually covering a period of one calendar year, that lists the future positions of the Moon, planets, and other prominent celestial objects, together with other useful astronomical data.

Etymology (EN): M.E. almenak, from M.L. almanach, perhaps from late Gk. almenikhiaka “ephemeris,” perhaps of Coptic origin.

Etymology (PE): Axtar sâlnâmé, from axtar, → star, + sâlnâmé “calendar,” from sâl, → year,

• nâmé “book.”