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maenad

noun
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As a noun, maenad means a female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling.

Meanings of maenad

4 meanings

noun

  1. greek mythologyA female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling.

  2. An excessively wild or emotional woman.

  3. An unnaturally frenzied or distraught womanperson

  4. (Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysusperson

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