epithalamium noun. [,ɛpɪƟǝ'leɪmɪǝm] Also (earlier) epithalamion [-ɪǝn]. Pl. -iums, -ions, -ia [-ɪǝ]. L16.
[(Latin from) Greek epithalamion use as noun of neut. of epithalamios nuptial, formed as EPI- + thalamos bridal chamber.]
A song or poem in celebration of a wedding.

■ epithalamial adjective L19.

■ epithalamic [-'lamɪk] adjective M18.

■ epi'thalamy noun (now rare or obsolete) = EPITHALAMIUM L16.

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