noun
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any of the festivals observed on days of conjunctions, as full moon-day, new moon-day, the days of solstices, etc.
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a time or day of feasting or celebration; a festival day.
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(fig.) joy; delight.
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a feast arranged on festival days, days of social gatherings, etc.
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any of the joints of the body.
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(fig.) heavy punishment or chastisement.