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bacchanal

bac·cha·nal [ bàkə nál, bàkə nl, bákənəl ]


noun  (plural bac·cha·nals)
Definition:
 
1. participant in orgiastic rites: a participant in the orgiastic rites of Bacchanalia

2. loud drunk: a riotous drunken reveler ( literary )

3. drunken party: a noisy drunken celebration or spree ( literary )

4. Caribbean lively party: an enjoyably riotous party or occasion, especially with vigorous dancing, drinking, and activities

5. Caribbean out-of-control event: an event or an occasion that has become uncontrolled and argumentative

6. Caribbean public outcry: scandal or uproar over immoral behavior



adjective 
Definition:
 
of Bacchus: relating to Bacchus or the worship of Bacchus

[Mid-16th century. < Latin bacchanalis "of Bacchus" < Bacchus "Bacchus"]
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