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DIONYSUS
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
(Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
Greek deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks)
Domain category:
Greek mythology (the mythology of the ancient Greeks)
Derivation:
Dionysian (of or relating to or worshipping Dionysus)