hymeneals
- noun
- /ˌhɪməˈniːəlz/
- Archaic
- After a beautiful ceremony, the hymeneals continued at the local hall.
Examples
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The couple celebrated their hymeneals with a grand reception.
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Their hymeneals were the talk of the entire village that summer.
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Lavish hymeneals were held in the palace, filled with music and joy.
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The ancient poets often wrote elaborate verses to commemorate royal hymeneals.
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The couple celebrated their hymeneals with a grand reception.
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After a beautiful ceremony, the hymeneals continued at the local hall.
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Lavish hymeneals were held in the palace, filled with music and joy.
Synonyms
A ceremony and celebration where two people get married
A formal event where two people promise to marry and exchange vows
A formal event where two people promise to be partners
A wedding ceremony where people celebrate a marriage
A Jewish wedding ceremony when the couple stands under a cloth cover
An old ceremony where two people promise to marry by joining hands
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word hymeneals comes from an old Greek word meaning 'wedding song' and from the name of the god Hymen, who was linked to marriage. Think of it like a hymn for a wedding, which is why hymeneals means marriage celebrations.