Lupercalia
Lu·per·ca·lia
noun \ˌlü-pər-ˈkā-lē-ə, -ˈkāl-yə\Definition of LUPERCALIA
: an ancient Roman festival celebrated February 15 to ensure fertility for the people, fields, and flocks
— Lu·per·ca·lian \-ˈkā-lē-ən, -ˈkāl-yən\ adjective
Origin of LUPERCALIA
Latin, plural, from Lupercus, god of flocks
First Known Use: circa 1580
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