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Nuptials

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n. wedding ceremony

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n. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

Word Usage

"The term nuptials itself is apparently derived from the Old French term nuptialis, part of a centuries-old French musical composition, Nuptialis hodie, which appropriately celebrates the Virgin Mary’s wedding day."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

ceremonial observance ceremonial occasion ceremony

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

wedding