satyr

sa·tyr

noun \ˈsā-tər, chiefly British ˈsa-\

Definition of SATYR

1

often capitalized : a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry

2

a : a lecherous man b : one having satyriasis

3

: any of various satyrid butterflies

— sa·tyr·ic \sā-ˈtir-ik, sə-, sa-\ adjective

Examples of SATYR

1. <the legendary conquests of a suburban satyr>

Origin of SATYR

Middle English, from Latin satyrus, from Greek satyros

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SATYR

Synonyms: Casanova, lecher, lothario, lounge lizard, masher, philanderer, Don Juan, wolf, womanizer

Related Words: amorist, gallant, ladies' man (also lady's man), lady-killer, lover, paramour, Romeo; debaucher, romancer, seducer; whoremaster, whoremonger

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Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with SATYR

baiter, cater, crater, dater, faitour, gaiter, gator, grater, hater, krater, later, mater, plaiter, plater, prater, rater, skater, slater, stater, stator, tater, traitor, waiter