English dictionary
flamen
/'fl/eI/m/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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 <i>Flamen Dialis</i>, <i>Flamen Martialis</i>, and <i>Flamen Quirinalis</i>.
Source: webster1913