n.
Pronunciation: ˌ lü-p ə r- ' k ā -l ē - ə , - ' k ā l-y ə
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, plural, from Lupercus, god of flocks
Date: circa 1580
: an ancient Roman festival celebrated February 15 to ensure fertility for the people, fields, and flocks
– Lu · per · ca · lian \ - ' k ā -l ē - ə n, - ' k ā l-y ə n \ adjective