jocs florals
/ˈʒɔks fluˈɾals/
CA
A traditional Catalan poetic contest and festival held annually, originating in medieval times to celebrate spring and Catalan literary culture.
Els jocs florals de Barcelona es celebren cada any al mes de maig.
The Barcelona Floral Games are held every year in the month of May.
Etymology
The term comes from Catalan 'jocs' (games) and 'florals' (floral), referring to the traditional spring contests that began in 14th-century Catalonia, modeled after similar medieval French floral festivals.
Memory Aid
Break down the words: 'jocs' sounds like 'games' and 'florals' refers to flowers, the spring festival of floral games.
Collocations
jocs florals tradicionalscelebrar els jocs floralsjocs florals de Barcelona
Synonyms
floral games
Related Words
poesiafestivalcultura catalanaconcurs