transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsa-tər-ˈnāl-yə, -ˈnā-lē-ə ]
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 December 17
2. singular, plural saturnalias also saturnalia
a. : an unrestrained often licentious celebration : orgy
b. : excess , extravagance
• sat·ur·na·lian -ˈnāl-yən, -ˈnā-lē-ən adjective
• sat·ur·na·lian·ly adverb