epithalamium

English

Alternative forms

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)

  1. A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

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