ˌlüpə(r)ˈkālēə, -ālyə noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin, from neuter plural of lupercalis of or relating to the Luperci, from luperci + -alis -al
: an ancient Roman festival celebrated February 15 to ensure fertility for the people, fields, and flocks
• lu·per·ca·lian | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|kālēən, -lyən adjective