Lupercalia

(lo̵̅o̅′pər kā′lē ə)

an ancient Roman festival with fertility rites, held Feb. 15 in honor of Lupercus, a pastoral god sometimes identified with Faunus

Origin: L < Lupercalis, of Lupercus < Lupercus < lupus, a wolf: orig. meaning obscure

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See Lupercalia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A fertility festival in ancient Rome, celebrated on February 15 in honor of the pastoral god Lupercus.

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Origin: Latin Lupercālia

Origin: , from Lupercus, Roman god of flocks

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