Thargelia

noun

Thar·​ge·​lia

thärˈgēlēə,

-ˈjēl-

plural -s

: an ancient Athenian and Ionian festival celebrated in May in honor of Apollo

Word History

Etymology

Greek Thargēlia, plural

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