Feralia

plural noun

Fe·​ra·​lia

fəˈrālēə

: public religious ceremonies of ancient Rome held in honor of the dead upon the last day of the Parentalia compare manes

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of feralis of the dead

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