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dionysus

/ˌdaɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/

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noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/C1formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к греческому богу вина, плодородия и театра, также известному под римским именем Вакх.

A proper noun referring to the Greek god of wine, fertility, and drama, also known by the Roman name Bacchus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Greek god of wine and festivityB2formal

    In Greek mythology, the god of wine, grape cultivation, fertility, ritual madness, and theatre.

    ruДионис

    • The ancient Greeks held festivals in honor of Dionysus.
    • Dionysus was often depicted with a drinking cup and a crown of ivy.
    • The cult of Dionysus involved ecstatic rituals and dramatic performances.

    Synonymsbacchus

Forms
  • dionysuses plural form
  • dionysuses' possessive plural form
  • dionysus's possessive singular form