EPITHALAMIUM

epithalamium

(noun) an ode honoring a bride and bridegroom

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

epithalamium (plural epithalamiums or epithalamia)

A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

Source: Wiktionary


Ep`i*tha*la"mi*um, n.; pl. Epithalamiums, L. Epithalamia. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

Definition: A nuptial song, or poem in honor of the bride and bridegroom. The kind of poem which was called epithalamium . . . sung when the bride was led into her chamber. B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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