noun
- plural of hymeneal; songs, poems, or celebrations relating to marriage or weddings
Usage: literary; archaic or formal
Examples
- The poet composed beautiful hymeneals to honor the bride and groom.
- Ancient Greek hymeneals were sung during wedding processions.
- The collection included hymeneals from various classical authors.
- She recited traditional hymeneals at the ceremony.
- Medieval hymeneals often praised the virtues of the newlyweds.