See Also: Callippic(dictionary)

Callippic (iou)



Callippic adjective. Also Calippic. L17.
[from Callippus Greek astronomer of the 4th cent. BC + -IC.]
Astronomy (now Hist.). Designating a period of 76 years, equal to four Metonic cycles, at the end of which, by omission of one day, the phases of the moon recur at the same day and hour.