'Flamines' definitions:

Definition of 'Flamines'

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  • Flamen \Fla"men\, n.; pl. E. Flammens, L. Flamines. [L.] (Rom. Antiq.) A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and {Flamen Quirinalis}. [1913 Webster]
  • Affrights the flamens at their service quaint. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

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