lupercal

/luːˈpɜrˌkæl/

Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Roman priest who performed the Lupercalia, a fertility festival.

“The historians discovered that the Roman priests, known as lupercals, played a crucial role in the festival’s rituals.”

2. noun

A place or shrine associated with the Lupercalia.

“The archaeologists excavated a site that was believed to be the lupercal where the ancient Romans performed their rituals.”

Synonyms

  • priest
  • shrine

Antonyms

  • non-religious
  • secular