Parentalia

plural noun

Par·​en·​ta·​lia

ˌpa(a)rən‧ˈtālēə,

ˌper-

: the chief annual festival of the dead in ancient Rome from midday February 13 to February 21

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of parentalis parental

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