English
Etymology
Greek ε�ιθαλαμιον, noun use of the neuter form of ε�ιθαλαμιο� �nuptial�, from ε�ι� + θαλαμο� �bridal chamber�.
Pronunciation
IPA: /�pɪθ�'leɪmɪ�n/
Noun
epithalamion
- a song or poem celebrating a marriage
#:*1985: �What is your view of a text we have never considered in class, I mean the Song that is Solomon�s?� �A well-made epithalamion. Somewhat vulgar.� � Anthony Burgess, Kingdom of the Wicked
Alternative forms
epithalamium
vi:epithalamion
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