novendial

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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.

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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.

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