Silenus Definition & Meaning
silenus
- noun
- any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)
- the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey
Words that rhyme with silenus
Usage tips for "silenus"
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