A"pril (?), n. [L. Aprilis. OE. also
Averil, F. Avril, fr. L. Aprilis.] 1.
The fourth month of the year.
2. Fig.: With reference to April being the month in
which vegetation begins to put forth, the variableness of its weather,
etc.
The April's her eyes; it is love's spring.
Shak.
April fool, one who is sportively imposed upon by
others on the first day of April.