flamen
Pronunciation: /ˈfleɪmən/
The English word “flamen” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin flāmen (“ancient Roman priest devoted exclusively to one deity”).
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