"ember months" meaning in All languages combined

See ember months on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Comes from the fact that three of the four months end with "-ember". Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} ember months pl (plural only)
  1. (often Nigeria) The final four months of the year: September, October, November, and December. Tags: Nigeria, often, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Calendar

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