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epithalamium

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm/
Definition of epithalamium

noun (plural epithalamiums or epithalamia /-mɪə/)

  • a song or poem celebrating a marriage.

Derivatives

epithalamic

Pronunciation: /-ˈlamɪk/
adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: via Latin from Greek epithalamion, from epi 'upon' + thalamos 'bridal chamber'

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