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bacchanal
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1bac·cha·nal

noun \ˈba-kə-nəl, ˈbä-; ˌba-kə-ˈnal, ˌbä-kə-ˈnäl\

Definition of BACCHANAL

1
a : orgy 2
b : orgy 3
2
a : a devotee of Bacchus; especially : one who celebrates the Bacchanalia
b : reveler

Origin of BACCHANAL

Latin, shrine of Bacchus, probably back-formation from Bacchanalia
First Known Use: 1550

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with BACCHANAL

caracal, chaparral, femme fatale, musicale, pedocal, rationale, retinal, Seconal

2bac·cha·nal

adjective \ˈba-kə-nəl\

Definition of BACCHANAL

: of, relating to, or suggestive of the Bacchanalia : bacchanalian

First Known Use of BACCHANAL

1550

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

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