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Eleusinian

El·eu·sin·i·an [ èllyə sìnnee ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of Eleusis: relating to Eleusis, a village near Athens where the Eleusinian mysteries were celebrated, or to the Eleusinian mysteries themselves



noun  (plural El·eu·sin·i·ans)
Definition:
 
somebody from ancient Eleusis: somebody who was born in or was a citizen of Eleusis

[Mid-17th century. < Latin Eleusinius< Greek Eleusinios< Eleusis]
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