English Explanatory Dictionary

flamen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis.

Pronunciation

/ˈfleɪmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flamen.wav

Word forms

flamen flamens flamines flamin

Derived words

archflamen flamenship flaminical
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