brumalia

[bruːˈmeɪliə]

Definitions

1. noun

A festival in ancient Rome, held in December, in honor of the god Bacchus, characterized by feasting and revelry.

“The historian wrote about the brumalia, a time of wild celebrations in ancient Rome.”

Synonyms

  • bacchanalia
  • feast

Antonyms

  • sobriety
  • temperance