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silenus

Si·le·nus
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-lee-nuh s]
    • /saɪˈli nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-lee-nuh s]
    • /saɪˈli nəs/

Definitions of silenus word

  • noun plural silenus a forest spirit, sometimes referred to as the oldest of the satyrs and the foster father, teacher, and companion of Dionysus: often represented as a bearded old man. 1
  • noun plural silenus (lowercase) any of a group of forest spirits similar to satyrs: often represented as a drunken old man with the legs and ears of a horse. 1
  • noun silenus chief of the satyrs and foster father to Dionysus: often depicted riding drunkenly on a donkey 0
  • noun silenus one of a class of woodland deities, closely similar to the satyrs 0
  • noun silenus the foster father and tutor of Dionysus and leader of the satyrs, traditionally pictured as a fat, drunken, jovial old man with pointed ears 0
  • noun silenus any of a group of woodland deities resembling the satyrs 0

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Parts of speech for Silenus

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preposition
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silenus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

silenus usage trend in Literature

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