daphnephoria

/dæfˌnɛˈfɔrɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A festival or celebration in ancient Greece in honor of Apollo, especially at Delphi.

“The archaeologists uncovered evidence of a grand daphnephoria that took place centuries ago.”

2. noun

A ritual or ceremony, especially one of a festive nature.

“The wedding was a grand daphnephoria, with music, dance, and feasting.”

Synonyms

  • celebration
  • commemoration
  • festival

Antonyms

  • bereavement
  • mourning