Usually means: Ancient Roman priest of deity.
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▸ noun:  (historical, Ancient Rome) 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 Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis.

Similar:
fetial, Flavian, pontifex, fetialis, Salian, pontiff, Salii, Flacianism, fanum, Quirinalia, more...

Opposite:
non-priest, layperson, commoner

Phrases:
flamen martialis, flamen quirinalis, Flamen Dialis, more...

Adjectives:
perpetual, roman, provincial, arch, venerable, own, first, latin, special, fascinating, augustal
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Similar:
fetial, Flavian, pontifex, fetialis, Salian, pontiff, Salii, Flacianism, fanum, Quirinalia, more...

Opposite:
non-priest, layperson, commoner

Phrases:
flamen martialis, flamen quirinalis, Flamen Dialis, more...

Adjectives:
perpetual, roman, provincial, arch, venerable, own, first, latin, special, fascinating, augustal



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