Matrimony

Origin

From Latin mātrimōnium ("marriage, wedlock").

Full definition of matrimony

Noun

1. Marriage; the state of being married.
• Book of Common PrayerIf either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confess it.
2. The ceremony of marriage.
3. A particular solitaire card game using two decks of cards.

Synonyms

• (state of being married) marriage, wedlock

Derived terms

• matrimony vine