Lenaea

Lenaea
/leuh nee"euh/, n. (sometimes used with a pl. v.)
a festival in ancient Athens in honor of Dionysus, celebrated at the beginning of February and comprising a public banquet followed by the performance of comedies. Also, Lenaia /leuh nuy"euh/.

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