epagomenal

/ɛˌpæɡəˈmɛnəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or designating the five days at the end of the ancient Egyptian calendar, considered as a period of celebration and purification.

“The pharaoh’s priests performed epagomenal rituals to appease the gods.”

Synonyms

  • ceremonial
  • ritualistic

Antonyms

  • profane
  • secular