"Anastenaria" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /əˌnæs.təˈnɛəɹi.ə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /əˌnæs.təˈnɛɹi.ə/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -ɛəɹi.ə Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀναστένω (anasténō, “groan aloud”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀναστένω||t=groan aloud}} Ancient Greek ἀναστένω (anasténō, “groan aloud”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Anastenaria
  1. A religious ritual performed in Southern Bulgaria and Northern Greece involving trance and dancing on fire. Derived forms: Anastenaride, Anastenarissa
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