amphidromia

[ am-fi-droh-mee-uh ]

noun

1. a family festival in ancient Athens in honor of the birth of a child, during which the child received a name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amphidromia¹

From Greek, equivalent to amphídrom(os) “running about” ( amphi-, -drome ) + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

He writes in one case of brewing "groaning-beer," and in his household were held two New England amphidromia.

From Project Gutenberg

This expressed itself in a family festival, called the Amphidromia, celebrated usually on the seventh day after the birth.

From Project Gutenberg