zan'-thi-kus (Xanthikos): The name of a month which occurs in 2 Macc 11:30,33,38. It corresponds to Nisan (April) of the Jewish calendar. See CALENDAR; TIME; YEAR.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'XANTHICUS'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.