epithalamium

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Alternative formsEdit

• epithalamion

EtymologyEdit

From Latin epithalamium, from Ancient Greek ἐπιθαλάμιον (epithalámion, “bridal song”), neuter form of ἐπιθαλάμιος (epithalámios), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + θάλαμος (thálamos, “inner chamber, wedding chamber”).

PronunciationEdit

• IPA^(key): /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm/

NounEdit

epithalamium (plural epithalamiums or epithalamia)

1. A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

TranslationsEdit

song or poem celebrating a marriage

• French: épithalame (fr) m