Matronalia

[ mey-truh-ney-lee-uh, -neyl-yuh, ma- ]

noun

, (sometimes used with a plural verb)

, plural Ma·tron·al·i·al·i·a, Ma·tron·al·i·al·i·as.

1. an annual festival of ancient Rome held by matrons in honor of Juno.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Matronalia¹

1700–10; < Latin Mātrōnālia ( festa ), neuter plural of mātrōnālis of, belonging to a married woman. See matron, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Juno's festivals, the Matronalia, in Rome, were always celebrated with great pomp.

From Project Gutenberg

In her honor wives held the festival of the Matronalia on the first of March of each year.

From Project Gutenberg