"Lupercalia" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌluːpə(ɹ)ˈkeɪliə/
Rhymes: -eɪliə Etymology: From Latin Lupercalia. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Lupercalia}} Latin Lupercalia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lupercalia
  1. (historical) An ancient Roman pastoral festival observed in mid-February to avert evil spirits and purify the city. Wikipedia link: Lupercalia Tags: historical Categories (place): Roman Empire
    Sense id: en-Lupercalia-en-name-Epfa1CYD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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