Megalesian

English

Etymology

Latin Megalesius, from Ancient Greek word for "the Great", a surname of Cybele, the Magna Mater.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmɛɡəˈliːʒən/, /ˌmɛɡəˈliːziən/

Adjective

Megalesian (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to, or in honour of, Cybele.

   the Roman Megalesian Games

   Megalesian festival

   Megalesian banquet

Synonyms

• Cybelean

Translations

pertaining to, or in honour of, Cybele

• French: mégalésien (fr)

References

• “Megalesian”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.