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Definition of Epithalamium
1. Noun. An ode honoring a bride and bridegroom.
Definition of Epithalamium
1. n. A nuptial song, or poem in honor of the bride and bridegroom.
Definition of Epithalamium
1. Noun. A song or poem celebrating a marriage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Epithalamium
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Epithalamium
Literary usage of Epithalamium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Colloquies of Erasmus by Desiderius Erasmus, Edwin Johnson (1878)
"The epithalamium of PETRUS ^EGIDI US. The ARGUMENT. The Muses and Graces are
brought in, as singing the epithalamium of Peter ^Egidius. ..."
2. Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of by Chetham Society (1854)
"... Hooper that he was coming to town, Swinton for the epithalamium and all other
news. J. Swinton to John Byrom. Knutsford, December 20th, 1727. ..."
3. The Harvard Classics by Charles William Eliot (1910)
"... which is not long: Sweet Thames! run softly, till I end my song. epithalamium YE
learned sisters, which have oftentimes Beene to me ..."
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