 silenus |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (Greek mythology,religion) any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs) | |
| Related terms: | Greek_deity | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (Greek mythology,religion) the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey | |
| Related terms: | satyr | |
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silliness silence silencer silenced |
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