epithalamium
English
Alternative forms
- epithalamion
Etymology
From Latin epithalamium, from Ancient Greek ἐπιθαλάμιον (epithalámion, “bridal song”), neuter form of ἐπιθαλάμιος (epithalámios), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + θάλαμος (thálamos, “inner chamber, wedding chamber”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm/
Noun
epithalamium (plural epithalamiums or epithalamia)
- A song or poem celebrating a marriage.
Translations
song or poem celebrating a marriage
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