ferial
Britishadjective
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of or relating to a feria
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rare of or relating to a holiday
Example Sentences
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"I definitely think we're going to see more and more reports of towns struggling with water security," Dr Ferial Adam of campaign group Watercan told the BBC.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Now, let me begin my saying all of you had the inside track in getting me here — because my personal assistant, Ferial, is a proud Anteater.
From Time • May 19, 2016
As they await the president’s arrival, Mosteller and Obama’s personal secretary, Ferial Govashiri, will often turn on music and sing together.
From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2016
Sister Ferial of the Infant Jesus, a nun at the convent that Baouardy founded in Bethlehem, said that the news of the canonization “was like putting a light in a dark place.”
From Washington Times • May 17, 2015
The Octoechos, which contains the Ferial Office, was, it is said, arranged by John of Damascus.
From Hymns of the Greek Church Translated with Introduction and Notes by Brownlie, John
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