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单词 parentalia
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parentalia

/ˌparənˈteɪlɪə/ /ˌpar(ə)nˈteɪlɪə/
noun
Among the ancient Romans: periodical observances in honour of dead parents or relations; (with capital initial) the ancient Roman festival held to honour dead relations. Hence in extended use: any similar rites or observances.
  • Formerly also in the titles of works dedicated to or written about parents and ancestors..

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Harrison (d. c1585), Brownist and writer. From classical Latin parentālia the Roman festival of the family dead, use as noun of neuter plural of parentālis.

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