Floralia

plural noun

Flo·​ra·​lia
flȯˈrālēə
: an ancient Roman festival celebrated on April 28 in honor of the goddess Flora and marked especially by nude dancing of courtesans

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of Floralis

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“Floralia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Floralia. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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