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Noun: Lupercalia  ,loo-pu(r)'key-lee-u
  1. An ancient Roman festival held on February 15 to honour Lupercus, the god of fertility
    "Young men would run through the streets during Lupercalia, striking women with goatskin thongs"

Derived forms: Lupercalias

Encyclopedia: Lupercalia