‖n. pl. [ NL., neut. pl. from p. p. of L. egere. See Egest. ] (Physiol.) That which is egested or thrown off from the body by the various excretory channels; excrements; -- opposed to ingesta. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ Sp. See Feast, n. ] 1. Among Spanish, a religious festival; a saint's day or holiday; also, a holiday or festivity.

Even . . . a bullfight is a fiesta. Am. Dialect Notes.

Some fiesta, when all the surrounding population were expected to turn out in holiday dress for merriment. The Century. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. an organized series of acts and performances.
Syn. -- festival, feast, fete. [ WordNet 1.5 ]