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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 Fl…

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome
  3. 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.
  4. A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whomhe received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those ofJupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis,Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis.Affrights the flamens at their service quaint. Milton.
  5. n. a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome