"Mithrasmas" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈmɪθɹəsməs/
Etymology: Blend of Mithras + Christmas. In reference to one Roman Dies Natalis Solis Invicti associated with December 25 and unrelated to Mithraism. Sol Invictus was also conflated with or used as an epithet of Mithras, from where the confused misidentification arose. Apparently coined by Gwendolyn MacEwen. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Mithras|Christmas}} Blend of Mithras + Christmas Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mithrasmas
  1. Christmas (Christian or secular holiday held on December 25), presented as linked to Mithras Wikipedia link: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Sol Invictus
    Sense id: en-Mithrasmas-en-name-80iRATnn Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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