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词汇 parentalia
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Definition of parentalia in English:

parentalia

noun ˌpar(ə)nˈteɪlɪəˌparənˈteɪlɪə
  • Among the ancient Romans: periodical observances in honour of dead parents or relations; (with capital initial) the ancient Roman festival held to honour dead relations. Hence in extended use: any similar rites or observances.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Harrison (d. c1585), Brownist and writer. From classical Latin parentālia the Roman festival of the family dead, use as noun of neuter plural of parentālis.

Definition of parentalia in US English:

parentalia

noun
  • Among the ancient Romans: periodical observances in honour of dead parents or relations; (with capital initial) the ancient Roman festival held to honour dead relations. Hence in extended use: any similar rites or observances.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Harrison (d. c1585), Brownist and writer. From classical Latin parentālia the Roman festival of the family dead, use as noun of neuter plural of parentālis.

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