御ぎょ宴えん

noun

court banquet; imperial banquet

Refers 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.