n.
Pronunciation: ˌ sa-t ə r- ' n ā l-y ə , - ' n ā -l ē - ə
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: Latin, from neuter plural of saturnalis of Saturn, from Saturnus
Date: 1591
1 capitalized : the festival of Saturn in ancient Rome beginning on Dec. 17
2 singular, plural saturnalias also saturnalia a : an unrestrained often licentious celebration : ORGY b : EXCESS , EXTRAVAGANCE
– sat · ur · na · lian \ - ' n ā l-y ə n, - ' n ā -l ē - ə n \ adjective
– sat · ur · na · lian · ly adverb