nuptial
Cross references: 1. matrimonial 1. nup.tial \'n*p-sh*l, -ch*l, nonstand -ch*-w*l\ aj [L nuptialis, fr. nuptiae, pl., wedding, fr. nuptus, pp. of (Xnubere to marry; akin to Gk nymphe- bride, nymph 1: of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony 2: characteristic of the breeding season 2. nuptial n : MARRIAGE, WEDDING - usu. used in pl.