almanac

• Nom désignant une publication annuelle contenant un calendrier pour l'année, souvent avec des prévisions météorologiques, des données astronomiques et d'autres informations diverses, ou un ouvrage de référence spécialisé avec des données tabulaires dans un domaine particulier.

A noun referring to an annual publication that contains a calendar of the year, often with weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other miscellaneous information, or a specialized reference work with tabular data in a particular field.

1. Annual reference book with general informationB2formal

   A yearly publication that contains a variety of information such as weather predictions, astronomical data, tide tables, and other facts, arranged according to the calendar.

   Almanach

   • The farmer consulted the almanac to plan the best planting dates.
   • Old almanacs provide a fascinating glimpse into historical weather patterns.
   • The almanac listed the times for sunrise and sunset for the entire year.

   Synonymesannualhandbookreference bookyearbook

2. Specialized annual publicationB2formal

   A yearly book that presents detailed data, statistics, or facts about a specific field or subject, organized by the calendar year.

   Almanach spécialisé

   • The sports almanac contained records and statistics from the past season.
   • She bought the latest political almanac to study election results.
   • The nautical almanac is essential for maritime navigation.

   Synonymesannualhandbookregisteryearbook