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Meaning of bacchanal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bacchanal

Pronunciation:/ˈbækənəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A devotee of Bacchus.

  2. Someone who indulges in drunken partying; someone noisy and riotous when intoxicated.

  3. (in the plural) The festival of Bacchus; the bacchanalia.

  4. Drunken revelry; an orgy.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to Bacchus or his festival.

  2. Engaged in drunken revels; drunken and riotous or noisy.