ENCAENIA
Etymology
Noun
encaenia
A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.
Etymology
Noun
Encaenia (plural Encaenias)
The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.
Source: Wiktionary
En*cæ"ni*a, n. pl.
Definition: = Encenia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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