English Explanatory Dictionary

piaculum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An expiatory sacrifice.
  2. The victim in such a sacrifice.
  3. An act requiring expiation.

Word forms

piaculum piacula

Etymology

From Latin piāculum. Doublet of piacle.

Related words

piacular
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