Encaenia

See also: encaenia

English

Etymology

Latin , from Ancient Greek εγκαίνια (enkaínia, “a festival of renewal or dedication”).

Proper noun

Encaenia

  1. The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
  2. An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.
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