Definition of: hexaemeron

(hek′sə·em′ər·on) noun
1. A period of six days, usually applied specifically to those of the creation.
2. An account of the creation. Also hex′a·hem′er·on (-hem′-). [<LL <Gk. hexaēmeros the six days' work, lit., of six days <hex six + hēmera day]
—hex′a·em′er·ic, hex′a·hem′er·ic adjective