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BACCHANTES

\bakˈɑːnte͡ɪs], \bakˈɑːnte‍ɪs], \b_a_k_ˈɑː_n_t_eɪ_s]\

Definitions of BACCHANTES

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A priestess of Bacchus, or one who joined in the Bacchanalia.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

of Bacchant

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

The persons who took part in the festivals of Bacchus.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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