Found 2 items, similar to flamen.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: flamen flamen n : a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome [also: flamines (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Flamen 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]