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Lupercalia

Pronunciation: /ˌluːpəˈkeɪlɪə/
(also in singular Lupercal /ˈluːpəkal/)
Definition of Lupercalia

noun

[usually treated as singular]
  • an ancient Roman festival of purification and fertility, held annually on 15 February.

Derivatives

Lupercalian

adjective

Origin:

Latin, neuter plural of lupercalis 'relating to Lupercus', Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan

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