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Eleusinian mysteries

plural noun

The ancient religious rites celebrated at Eleusis in honor of Demeter.

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Origin: From Latin Eleusīnius, of Eleusis

Origin: , from Greek Eleusīnios

Origin: , from Eleusīs, Eleusīn-, Eleusis

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