saturnalia
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sat·ur·na·lia
noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˌsa-tər-ˈnāl-yə, -ˈnā-lē-ə\Definition of SATURNALIA
1
capitalized : the festival of Saturn in ancient Rome beginning on December 17
2
singular, plural saturnalias also saturnalia a : an unrestrained often licentious celebration : orgy b : excess, extravagance
— sat·ur·na·lian \-ˈnāl-yən, -ˈnā-lē-ən\ adjective
— sat·ur·na·lian·ly adverb
Origin of SATURNALIA
Latin, from neuter plural of saturnalis of Saturn, from Saturnus
First Known Use: 1591
Rhymes with SATURNALIA
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