Epulary

/ˈɛpjʊlɛri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to feasting, eating, or banquets; derived from ancient Roman feast terminology.

Etymology

From Latin 'epulum' or 'epulae' meaning 'feast' or 'food', combined with the suffix '-ary'. Used in historical and literary contexts.

Kelly Says

The Romans had so many different words for feasts (epulum, convivium, gustatio) that you could tell someone's social class by which banquet they attended—epulary captures that hierarchy of eating.

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