Definition of Bacchanalia

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Bac·cha·na·lia    (bk-nly, -nl-) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. Bacchanalia

1. The ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus.
2. bacchanalia A riotous, boisterous, or drunken festivity; a revel.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin Bacchnlia, from Bacchus, Bacchus, from Greek Bakkhos

OTHER FORMS:
Baccha·nalian or baccha·nalian (Adjective) (Noun)

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