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Definition of “Lupercalia”

Lupercalia (ˌluːpɜːˈkeɪlɪə Pronunciation for Lupercalia

Definitions

noun

(plural) -lia, -lias
  1. an ancient Roman festival of fertility, celebrated annually on Feb 15 See also Saint Valentine's Day

Derived Forms

ˌLuperˈcalian adjective

Word Origin

Latin, from Lupercālis belonging to Lupercus, a Roman god of the flocks

Example Sentences Including 'Lupercalia'

These ship festivals, like the Roman Saturnalia and Lupercalia , were times of unbridled license.
Cooper, J C The Aquarian Dictionary of Festivals

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