御ぎょ宴えんぎょえんMeanings1nouncourt banquet; imperial banquetRefers to a formal banquet hosted by or for the imperial court. The term is historical and not used for ordinary parties.平へい安あん時じ代だいには、節せち会えの日ひに御ぎょ宴えんが開ひらかれた。In the Heian period, court banquets were held on days of seasonal ceremonies.