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.”