ventose

Ven*tose", n. Defn: A ventouse. [Obs.] Holland. Ven*tose", a. Etym: [L. ventosus windy. See Ventilate.] Defn: Windy; flatulent. Richardson (Dict.). Ven`tose", n. Etym: [F. ventôse. See Ventose, a.] Defn: The sixth month of the calendar adopted by the first French republic. It began February 19, and ended March 20. See Vend.

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