Lenaea

[ luh-nee-uh ]

/ ləˈni ə /

noun (sometimes used with a plural verb)

a festival in ancient Athens in honor of Dionysus, celebrated at the beginning of February and comprising a public banquet followed by the performance of comedies.

Also Le·nai·a

[luh-nahy-uh] /ləˈnaɪ ə/.

Examples from the Web for lenaea

It is not likely, therefore, that in "the Lenaea and Chytri" he is referring to two festivals separated by a month of time.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
He goes on to state that the month is so called from the Lenaea, or from the Ambrosia.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
But as we have seen, Hesychius (v. ) declares that the Lenaea were held .
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
Here are three different contests in three different places; and the Anthesteria and Lenaea are included under .
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various

Later the time of the Lenaea in the month Gamelio is represented.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various