Flamen - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Flamen :  (noun)

1: a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome

Based on WordNet 2.0

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.

Affrights the flamens at their service quaint. --Milton.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Flamen

carlos_wt: Antes que me perguntem: sim, irei levar o manto sagrado comigo =) #Flamen-go-go-go!!
Porti1024: Xbox Live: porti1024 is currently Online. Playing FIFA 10. Playing Online Team Play 2nd Hf MEX 1-1 Flamen.. (Xbox Live Nation)
athama: @el_Flamen そしてどういうわけか、私はS.A.C.を見返してる所だった。
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