epithalamion

English

Etymology

Greek επιθαλαμιον, noun use of the neuter form of επιθαλαμιος ‘nuptial’, from επι− + θαλαμος ‘bridal chamber’.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪən/

Noun

epithalamion

1. a song or poem celebrating a marriage

   • 1985: ‘What is your view of a text we have never considered in class, I mean the Song that is Solomon’s?’ ‘A well-made epithalamion. Somewhat vulgar.’ — Anthony Burgess, Kingdom of the Wicked

Alternative forms

• epithalamium