Epulation

Epulation
Epulation Ep`u*la"tion, n. [L. epulatio.] A feasting or feast; banquet. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] ||

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  • epulation — ˌepyəˈlāshən noun ( s) Etymology: Latin epulation , epulatio, from epulatus (past participle of epulari to feast, from epulum feast) + ion , io ion; akin to Latin opus work more at operate : feasting, banqueting …   Useful english dictionary

  • epulation — ep·u·la·tion …   English syllables

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