festival

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈfɛs.tiˌvɑl/

noun
Definitions
  • A festival festive event or gathering.

Etymology

Borrowed from English festival derived from Old French festival derived from Latin fēstīvālis, fēstīvus (festive, joyous, pleasing).

Origin

Latin

fēstīvus

Gloss

festive, joyous, pleasing

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