What is another word for february?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛbɹuːɹˌi] (IPA) 
February, one of the most unique months in the Gregorian calendar, has several synonyms, including the Old English name, Solmonath, which translates to "mud month" due to the melting snow and rain that creates mud. The word February draws its origin from the Latin word februarius, which means a month of purification. More colloquial alternatives include Heart Month, in reference to the celebration of Valentine's Day, or Leap Year Month, being the only month with an extra day in a leap year. February is also known as the shortest month of the year and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in the Northern hemisphere.
