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Bissextile Day

Definition:

Bissextile Day, also known as Leap Day, is an additional day added to the calendar once every four years, in order to keep the calendar year synchronised with the solar year.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A day added to the calendar, occurring once every four years, in order to compensate for the discrepancy between the calendar year and the solar year.

Usages:

Popular:

On bissextile day, February 29th, individuals born on this day celebrate their birthdays.

Local:

The town hosts various festivities and events on bissextile day to mark this unique occurrence in the calendar.

Sample Sentences:

1. Mark's birthday falls on bissextile day, so he only gets to celebrate it every four years.

2. I always anticipate the arrival of bissextile day, as it brings an extra day of opportunities and adventures.

3. The local community gathers on bissextile day for a grand celebration, with music, dancing, and delicious food.

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