epulary

/ɛˈpʊləri/ or /ɛˈpjuːləri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an epulum, especially a sacrificial feast in ancient Rome

“The epulary rites were performed to appease the gods.”

2. noun

a sacrificial feast in ancient Rome

“The epulum was a grand epulary in honor of the emperor.”

Synonyms

  • epulery
  • feastly
  • sacrificial

Antonyms

  • laic
  • secular