English edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin novendiālis.

Adjective edit

novendial (not comparable)

  1. (of a religious ceremony) Lasting nine days, especially in relation to the period of mourning for a Pope.

Translations edit

Noun edit

novendial (plural novendials)

  1. (rare) A religious ceremony that lasts nine days, especially the period of mourning for a Pope.
  2. (historical) A funeral ceremony held by the Ancient Romans nine days after the burial.

Translations edit