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Lupercalia
[ loo-per-key-lee-uh, ‑-keyl-yuh ]
noun
- a festival held in ancient Rome on the 15th of February to promote fertility and ward off disasters.
Lupercalia
/ ˌluːpɜːˈkeɪlɪə /
noun
- an ancient Roman festival of fertility, celebrated annually on Feb 15 See also Saint Valentine's Day
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Derived Forms
- ˌLuperˈcalian, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Lupercalia1
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Example Sentences
Mr. Douce thinks the custom of choosing valentines was a survival from the Roman feast of the Lupercalia.
The action in the preceding scene took place on the day of the Lupercalia; the action in this is on the eve of the Ides of March.
As such he is akin to or identical with Inuus (“fructifier”) and Lupercus (see Lupercalia).
To these belonged the Lupercalia, Carmentalia, and Agonalia.
The final attempt was made at the Lupercalia on the 15th of February.
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