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THESMOPHORIA

\θˌɛsməfˈɔːɹi͡ə], \θˌɛsməfˈɔːɹi‍ə], \θ_ˌɛ_s_m_ə_f_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə]\

Definitions of THESMOPHORIA

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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A famous ancient Greek festival celebrated by married women in honor of Demeter as the "mother of beautiful offspring." Though not confined to Attica, it was especially observed in that district.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

thes-m[=o]-ph[=o]'ri-a, n.pl. an ancient Greek festival with mysteries, celebrated by married women in honour of Demeter (Ceres) five days about October.

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Davidson

[Gr.] At Athens and elsewhere, the festival of Demeter, surnamed Thesmophoros, or the lawgiver. See Eleusinian Mysteries.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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