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Bacchus

BA-kuhs

Bacchus (name) means the Roman (and Greek, as Dionysus) god of wine, revelry, and festivity. Example: “The mural depicted Bacchus surrounded by grapevines and dancers.”

name

The Roman (and Greek, as Dionysus) god of wine, revelry, and festivity.

"The mural depicted Bacchus surrounded by grapevines and dancers."

How to use Bacchus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe classical god associated with wine and uninhibited celebration.

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The mural depicted _____ surrounded by grapevines and dancers.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Bacchus, from the Greek Bákkhos.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “Bacchus” mean?

The word “Bacchus” means the Roman (and Greek, as Dionysus) god of wine, revelry, and festivity. In plain terms, the classical god associated with wine and uninhibited celebration.

How do you pronounce “Bacchus”?

“Bacchus” is pronounced BA-kuhs (/ˈbækəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bacchus” in a sentence?

Here is “Bacchus” used in a sentence: “The mural depicted Bacchus surrounded by grapevines and dancers.”

What part of speech is “Bacchus”?

“Bacchus” is a name.

Where does the word “Bacchus” come from?

The word “Bacchus” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Bacchus, from the Greek Bákkhos.