Bacchae

(bakē)

plural noun

  1. Gr. Myth. women companions of Bacchus
  2. priestesses of Bacchus
  3. the women who took part in the Bacchanalia

Origin: L < Gr Bakchai < Bakchos, Bacchus

See Bacchae in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun
Greek & Roman Mythology
The priestesses and women followers of Bacchus.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , from Greek Bakkhai

Origin: , pl. of Bakkhē, female worshiper of Bacchus

Origin: , from Bakkhos, Bacchus

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