epulo

 [ep-yuh-loh; Lat. ep-oo-loh]  

ep·u·lo

   [ep-yuh-loh; Lat. ep-oo-loh]
noun, plural ep·u·lo·nes  [ep-yuh-loh-neez; Lat. ep-oo-loh-nes] .
(in ancient Rome) a member of a body of priests who performed sacred rites during sacrificial banquets in honor of the gods.
Origin:
< Latin epulō orig., banqueter, diner
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Epulo is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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