Meaning of silenus in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    silenus

    Definitions

    1. any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)
  2. 2. the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus

    Examples

    • « father of Dionysus »
    • « usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey »

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