feriae

Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *dhēs- (god, godhead, deity), related to Latin fēstus (festive). Cognate with Ancient Greek θεός (theós, god, goddess). More at theo-.

Pronunciation

Noun

fēriae (genitive fēriārum); f, pl, first declension

  1. festival, holiday
  2. rest, peace, leisure

Declension

Number Plural
nominative fēriae
genitive fēriārum
dative fēriīs
accusative fēriās
ablative fēriīs
vocative fēriae

Usage notes

This word is used almost exclusively in the plural.

Synonyms

  • (holiday): iūstititium

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