Definition

A song or poem that is written to celebrate a wedding or marriage.

Example

The couple received an epithalamion as a gift from their friends, filled with beautiful verses about love and unity.

Conversation

Did you hear that Sarah and Tom are getting married soon?

Yeah, I'm so excited for them! I can't wait to celebrate.

I heard they want to include an epithalamion in the ceremony.

That would be beautiful; it really adds a special touch to weddings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epithalamion is derived from the Greek "epi-" (meaning upon) and "thalamos" (meaning chamber or bridal chamber). The term refers to a song or poem composed in honor of a bride and groom, typically performed at their wedding, thus celebrating their union in the bridal chamber.

Memory Tip

Think of a song performed 'upon' ('epi-') the 'bridal chamber' ('thalamos') to remember that an epithalamion is a wedding song.

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