Cabiri

American  

[kuh-bahy-rahy, -ree] / kəˈbaɪ raɪ, -ri /

Also Cabeiri,

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a group of gods, probably of Eastern origin, worshiped in mysteries in various parts of ancient Greece, the cult centers being at Samothrace and Thebes.

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Other Word Forms

• Cabirean adjective
• Cabirian adjective
• Cabiric adjective
• Cabiritic adjective

Example Sentences

The Seattle area has a strong circus scene all its own, with groups like The Cabiri, Vashon-based UMO Ensemble, the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts, and Emerald City Trapeze Arts; the annual Moisture Festival; and more aerial-burlesque artists than you can shake a sequin at.

From Seattle Times

The Seattle performance troupe The Cabiri is dedicating “Tewaz,” its upcoming new show at Cornish Playhouse, to troupe co-founder John Mullally, one of a group of six climbers and guides who died climbing Mount Rainier late last month.

From Seattle Times

According to Cabiri publicist Jennifer Rice, in addition to working for Microsoft for more than 20 years, Mullally, 40, was a co-founder and board member of The Cabiri, a company that incorporates aerial choreography, puppetry and acrobatics in its explorations of myth.

From Seattle Times

“Tewaz” is the first installment in The Cabiri’s  “Tea Trilogy,” inspired by ancient folk tales from the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa.

From Seattle Times

And the Cabiri’s newest production, “Ailuran: The Bardo To Tewaz,” debuts tonight and runs for three nights at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

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