epithalamium

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm/

Noun

epithalamium (plural epithalamiums or epithalamia)

  1. A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

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