Encaenia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛnˈsiːniə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Encaenia is a noun meaning A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
Meaning
A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
More Meanings
- The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.
Example Sentences
I am but just returned from two great shews that have been exhibited lately the review at Portsmouth and the encenia at Oxford.
Word Forms
- encenia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encenia, epiphany, tabernacles, lent, ektenia.
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