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festal

Syllabification: (fes·tal)
Pronunciation: /ˈfestəl/
Definition of festal

adjective

  • of, like, or relating to a celebration or festival:he appeared in festal array

Derivatives

festally

adverb

Origin:

late 15th century: via Old French from late Latin festalis, from Latin festum, (plural) festa 'feast'

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