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| bac·cha·nal [ bàkə nál, bàkə nl, bákənəl ] |
noun (plural bac·cha·nals) |
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1. participant in orgiastic rites: a participant in the orgiastic rites of Bacchanalia
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2. loud drunk: a riotous drunken reveler
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3. drunken party: a noisy drunken celebration or spree
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4. Caribbean lively party: an enjoyably riotous party or occasion, especially with vigorous dancing, drinking, and activities
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5. Caribbean out-of-control event: an event or an occasion that has become uncontrolled and argumentative
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6. Caribbean public outcry: scandal or uproar over immoral behavior
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adjective |
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of Bacchus: relating to Bacchus or the worship of Bacchus
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin bacchanalis "of Bacchus" < Bacchus "Bacchus"] |
