CONJUGAL

conjugal, connubial

(adjective) of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband; “connubial bliss”; “conjugal visits”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

conjugal (not comparable)

Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses.

Synonyms

• (pertaining to marriage): connubial

Source: Wiktionary


Con"ju*gal, a. Etym: [L. conjugalis, fr. conjux husband, wife, consort, fr. conjungere to unite, join in marriage. See Conjoin.]

Definition: Belonging to marriage; suitable or appropriate to the marriage state or to married persons; matrimonial; connubial. "Conjugal affection." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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