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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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe classical god associated with wine and uninhibited celebration.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Bacchus, from the Greek Bákkhos.
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.
