feria
1Ecclesiastical. a weekday on which no feast is celebrated.
Origin of feria
1Other words from feria
- fe·ri·al, adjective
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Other definitions for feria (2 of 2)
a local festival or fair in Spain or Spanish America, usually held in honor of a patron saint.
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How to use feria in a sentence
But it is during the days of festival at Easter and the feria that the fine hospitality of the Sevillians is seen at its best.
Things seen in Spain | C. Gasquoine HartleyWe can picture the future genius of Seville, standing in the market of the feria, exposing his pictures for sale.
The Story of Seville | Walter M. GallichanSome of the Gitana girls are remarkably handsome, and the gay colours of their clothing lend animation to this part of the feria.
The Story of Seville | Walter M. GallichanDuring the three days of the feria, the hotel charges are doubled, and in some cases trebled.
The Story of Seville | Walter M. GallichanIn April, during the feria week, there is horse-racing on the broad meadows beyond the Paseo de las Delicias.
The Story of Seville | Walter M. Gallichan
British Dictionary definitions for feria
/ (ˈfɪərɪə) /
RC Church a weekday, other than Saturday, on which no feast occurs
Origin of feria
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