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Thermidor Definition

Ther·mi·dor (t̸hʉr′mə dôr′; Fr ter mē dō̂r′)

noun

  1. the period in the French Revolution, beginning with the downfall of Robespierre (Jul 27, 1794) during which national reaction against Revolutionary excess, esp. of the Reign of Terror, shifted emphasis to moderation and the restoration of order
  2. any such period of reaction

Etymology: Fr, the eleventh month (Jul 19-Aug 17) of the French Revolutionary calendar < Gr thermē, heat (see warm) + dōron, gift

Thermidor Related Forms

Ther′·mi·do′·rian (-dôr′ē ən) adjective

Thermidor Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

classic: Week 5 Poaching brill in red wine sauce, opening oysters, pan-frying Sea bass and the classic lobster thermidor.