a yearly calendar giving statistical information on events and phenomena, such as the phases of the moon, times of sunrise and sunset, tides, anniversaries, etc
Also (archaic): almanack
Word origin
C14: from Medieval Latin almanachus, perhaps from Late Greek almenikhiaka
Examples of 'almanack' in a sentence
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The almanack said that when he came a week ago the planet Venus was at its greatest elongation.
Sillitoe, Alan THE OPEN DOOR
An almanack could have nothing to do with cricket.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The almanack continued to grow after the war.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His first almanack contained more than mere cricket.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
As usual there is poignancy and humour in equal measure in the closely packed pages of the traditionally sized almanack.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Through the diligence of its editors and the loyalty of its readers, the almanack survived.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The first book from a new imprint by the company that has been producing the almanack every year since 1864.