novendial

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin novendiālis.

Adjective

novendial (not comparable)

1. (of a religious ceremony) Lasting nine days, especially in relation to the period of mourning for a Pope.

Translations

Translations

• Italian: novendiale (it)

Noun

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.

Translations

religious ceremony; funeral ceremony

• Italian: novendiale (it) m