Bacchus
Americannoun
noun
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In painting, Bacchus is often depicted eating a bunch of grapes and surrounded by satyrs.
A “bacchanalian” party or feast is marked by unrestrained drunkenness. The name recalls a Roman festival called Bacchanalia.
Etymology
Origin of Bacchus
< Latin < Greek Bákkhos
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Before City versus Palace, he had 70 points, his guests - Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus & Genesis Lynea - both had 60 points, the BBC readers had 30 points and AI had 20 points.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
These are two Europeans: Miriam, a deeply feeling, moody, beautiful Jewish-British painter with a mysterious past; and Donatello, an Italian Bacchus who closely resembles the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles’ “Faun.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Almut also decides, in secret, to participate in the prestigious Bacchus D’Or cooking competition, but does not tell Tobias, a decision that is sure to backfire on her.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2024
After Napoli trudged off the field to applause from the Cubs dugout, Ross came onto the field to argue with Bacchus and also was ejected.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
“Well, that’s great. Giants who can use mountains like building blocks. And you say Bacchus killed these guys with a pinecone on a stick?”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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