flamen


fla·men

noun \ˈflā-mən\
plural flamens or flam·i·nes\ˈfla-mə-ˌnēz\

Definition of FLAMEN

: a priest especially in ancient Rome

Origin of FLAMEN

Middle English flamin, from Latin flamin-, flamen
First Known Use: 14th century

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