philopena

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Synonyms: philomena, philomela, philohela, philomene, philodina, philoxenia

Antonyms: philomena, philomela, philohela, philomene, philodina, philoxenia

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Noun

1. A game in which a person, on finding a double-kernelled almond or nut, may offer the second kernel to another person and demand a playful forfeit from that person to be paid on their next meeting. The forfeit may simply be to exchange the greeting "Good-day, Philopena" or it may be more elaborate. Philopenas were often played as a form of flirtation.
2. The occasion on which a philopena is forfeited; the forfeit paid.
3. A [[nut]] or [[almond]] with a double [[kernel]], as used to set a philopena.

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