dɪˈɒnɪsəs

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy, often depicted as a bearded man with a thyrsus, a symbol of his power.

“The Greek festival was a tribute to Dionysus, where participants would dance and drink wine to honor the god.”

2. proper noun

A specific person, place, or thing in Greek mythology, the god Dionysus.

“The story of Dionysus was an essential part of ancient Greek mythology.”