Lupercalia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An ancient Roman pastoral festival observed in mid-February to avert evil spirits and purify the city.

Pronunciation

/ˌluːpə(ɹ)ˈkeɪliə/

Word forms

Lupercalia

Etymology

From Latin Lupercalia.

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