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Vocabulary Entry
bacchus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
In ancient Roman mythology, Bacchus is the god of wine, pleasure, and festivity.
Example Sentences
"The ancient Romans celebrated the festivals in honor of Bacchus."
"Bacchus was often depicted with vine leaves and a wine cup."
"Many artworks during the Renaissance featured scenes of Bacchus and his revelry."
V
verb
To engage in wild or drunken revelry; to celebrate excessively.
Example Sentences
"The partygoers bacchused the night away, forgetting their worries."
"They bacchused until dawn, dancing and singing with abandon."
"Every summer, the locals bacchus at the annual wine festival."