HyperDic: maenad

English > 2 senses of the word maenad:
NOUNperson maenadan unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman
person maenad(Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus
English > maenad: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman.
Broaderwoman, adult femaleAn adult female person (as opposed to a man)
English > maenad: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Broaderwoman, adult femaleAn adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Spanishménade
Catalanmènade

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