Encaenia Definition
ensēnēə, ensēnyə
noun
A festival commemorating the founding of a city, church, university, etc.
Webster's New World
The annual ceremony commemorating the founding of Oxford University.
Webster's New World
The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
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Origin of Encaenia
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Latin, from Ancient Greek εγκαίνια (enkainia, “a festival of renewal or dedication”).
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