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Megalesian

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌmɛɡəˈliːʒən/
  • /ˌmɛɡəˈliːziən/

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adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to, or in honour of, Cybele.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • the Roman Megalesian Games
  • Megalesian festival
  • Megalesian banquet

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Latin Megalesius, from Ancient Greek word for "the Great", a surname of Cybele, the Magna Mater.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: mégalésien — pertaining to, or in honour of, Cybele