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Meaning of Fornacalia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An ancient Roman festival in honor of the goddess Fornax. Romans burned spelt (a kind of grain) as an offering on or around February 17th as an offering so that their ovens would not burn during the coming year.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

fornace fornacite Fornax Forncett Fornent Forner

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