in Grecian antiquity, an appellation given by the Eleans to such Olympic games as had been celebrated under the direction of other states besides themselves. See Olympiad.

ANOMOLISTICAL YEAR, in astronomy, the time that the earth takes to pass through her orbit: it is also called the periodical year.

The space of time belonging to this year is greater than the tropical year, on account of the precession of the equinoxes. See Precession, and Astronomy.