epulo

American

[ep-yuh-loh, ep-oo-loh] / ˈɛp yəˌloʊ, ˈɛp ʊˌloʊ /

noun

PLURAL

epulones

(in ancient Rome) a member of a body of priests who performed sacred rites during sacrificial banquets in honor of the gods.

Etymology

Origin of epulo

From the Latin word epulō originally, banqueter, diner

Example Sentences

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He was the opening chef at Epulo in downtown Edmonds, as well as proprietor of Shooby Doo Catering, now operating out of the Five Corners storefront that houses Bar Dojo.

From Seattle Times

Thymbraeus smites massive Osiris with the sword, Mnestheus slays Arcetius, Achates Epulo, Gyas Ufens: Tolumnius the augur himself goes down, he who had hurled the first weapon against the foe.

From Project Gutenberg

Epulo!" his wife reproached him, "the child has her faults, but changeableness is not one of them.

From Project Gutenberg

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