Day name table
Like all FRC months, Prairial lasted 30 days and was divided into three 10-day weeks called décades (decades). Every day had the name of an agricultural plant, except the 5th (Quintidi) and 10th day (Decadi) of every decade, which had the name of a domestic animal (Quintidi) or an agricultural tool (Decadi).
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1re Décade
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2e Décade
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3e Décade
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Primidi
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1.
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Luserne (Lucerne)
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11.
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Fraise (Strawberry)
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21.
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Barbeau (Cornflower)
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Duodi
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2.
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Hémérocalle (Daylily)
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12.
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Bétoine (Betony)
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22.
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Camomille (Chamomile)
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Tridi
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3.
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Trèfle (Clover)
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13.
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Pois (Pea)
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23.
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Chèvrefeuille (Honeysuckle)
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Quartidi
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4.
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Angélique (Angelica)
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14.
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Acacia (Acacia)
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24.
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Caille lait (Bedstraw)
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Quintidi
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5.
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Canard (Duck)
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15.
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Caille (Quail)
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25.
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Tanche (Tench)
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Sextidi
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6.
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Mélisse (Melissa)
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16.
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Œillet (Pink)
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26.
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Jasmin (Jasmine)
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Septidi
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7.
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Fromental (Oat Grass)
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17.
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Sureau (Elder)
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27.
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Verveine (Vervain)
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Octidi
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8.
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Martagon (Martagon Lily)
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18.
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Pavot (Poppy)
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28.
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Thym (Thyme)
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Nonidi
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9.
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Serpolet (Wild Thyme)
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19.
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Tilleul (Lime Tree)
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29.
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Pivoine (Peony)
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Decadi
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10.
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Faulx (Scythe)
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20.
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Fourche (Pitchfork)
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30.
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Chariot (Cart)
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