Ides (noun)

The 15th day of the month in the ancient Roman calendar, which was the day of the full moon or the day of the new moon, depending on the month.

Origin:

The word "ides" is derived from the latin word "idus" which refers to a specific day in the roman calendar, usually the 15th day of the month.

Examples:

1. The ides of March is a fateful day in Roman history, as it was the day Julius Caesar was assassinated.
2. The ides was a significant day in the Roman calendar, it marked the middle of the month.
3. The ides of March is the 15th day of March, in the ancient Roman calendar.
4. On the ides of each month, the Roman people would hold religious ceremonies.
5. The Roman calendar was divided into three parts, the Kalends, Nones, and the Ides.