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flamen
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fla·men  (flmn)
n. pl. fla·mens or flam·i·nes (flm-nz)
A priest, especially of an ancient Roman deity.
[Middle English flamin, from Latin flmen.]
flamen [ˈfleɪmɛn]
n pl flamens, flamines [ˈflæmɪˌniːz]
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) (in ancient Rome) any of 15 priests who each served a particular deity
[from Latin; probably related to Old English blōtan to sacrifice, Gothic blotan to worship]
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Noun1.flamen - a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome
non-Christian priest, priest - a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion


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