epulation

noun

ep·​u·​la·​tion

ˌepyəˈlāshən

plural -s

: feasting, banqueting

Word History

Etymology

Latin epulation-, epulatio, from epulatus (past participle of epulari to feast, from epulum feast) + -ion-, -io -ion; akin to Latin opus work

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