pomeridian

English

Etymology

From Latin pomeridianus (“of the afternoon”), contraction of postmeridianus.

Adjective

pomeridian (comparative more pomeridian, superlative most pomeridian)

1. (rare) Of or pertaining to the afternoon.
   • 1653, R.G. Gentleman, “The History of the Winds”, in The Works of Francis Bacon‎^[1], translation of original by Francis Bacon, published 1831, page 254:

     The west winds are attendants of the pomeridian or afternoon hours […]

Synonyms

• postmeridian