Definition of 'Beltane'

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Beltane in British

(ˈbɛlteɪn , -tən)

noun

an ancient Celtic festival with a sacrificial bonfire on May Day. It is also celebrated by modern pagans

Word origin of 'Beltane'

C15: from Scottish Gaelic bealltainn

Word Frequency

Beltane in American

(ˈbɛlˌteɪn ; belˈtānˌ)

noun

Celtic May Day

Word origin of 'Beltane'

Scot < Gael Bealtainn

Example sentences containing 'Beltane'

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The decision was made; the sacrifice would be at Beltane. Erskine, Barbara MIDNIGHT IS A LONELY PLACEThe name had come to him so easily - the name his wife had screamed into a Beltane dawn. Erskine, Barbara MIDNIGHT IS A LONELY PLACE

The name Beltane has several origins," Thatcher continued. Isobel Bird CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 3: SECOND SIGHT (2001)

Trends of 'Beltane'

Used Rarely. Beltane is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'Beltane'

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Definition of Beltane from the Collins English Dictionary

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