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Encaenia
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encaenia
English
Etymology
From en la encaenia, from en grc ἐγκαίνια a festival of renewal or dedication.
Noun
The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.