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Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a day in the ancient Egyptian calendar that was added to the end of the 12 months.

“The pharaoh’s reign was measured in epagomenic days, which were considered sacred.”

2. noun

a day in the ancient Egyptian calendar that was added to the end of the 12 months.

“The priests would perform special rituals on each epagomenic day to appease the gods.”