NUPTIAL


Meaning of NUPTIAL in English

[ 'nʌpʃ(ə)l ]

■ adjective

1》 relating to marriage or weddings.

2》 Zoology denoting characteristic breeding coloration or behaviour.

■ noun ( ~s ) a wedding.

Origin

C15: from OFr., or from L. ~is , from nuptiae 'wedding'.

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