nychthemeron

Meaning

Noun

A period of one day and one night, a date: in the West, this is a period of 24 consecutive hours.

Origin

From Ancient Greek νυχθήμερον, noun use of the neuter singular form of νυχθήμερος, from νύξ + ἡμέρα.

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