dion

/ˈdaɪ.ɒn/ or /ˈdaɪ.ɔn/

Definitions

1. noun

A follower of Dionysus, a Greek god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy

“The dion was an integral part of the ancient Greek festivals.”

2. proper noun

Dion, a municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece

“The village of Dion lies at the foot of Mount Olympus.”

3. proper noun

Dion (given name), a masculine given name

“He was named Dion after his grandfather.”

Synonyms

  • bacchant
  • maenad

Antonyms

  • temperance