sepˈtemvə(r) noun
( plural septemvirs -və(r)z ; also septemvi·ri -vəˌrī, -vəˌrē)
Etymology: Latin, back-formation from septemviri, plural, from septem viri seven men, from septem seven + viri, plural of vir man — more at virile
: a member of a ruling body of seven men ; specifically : one of seven officiating priests in ancient Rome — compare epulo