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maenad

/mɛˈnæd/ noun · British & US
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What does maenad mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, a female follower of Dionysus, characterized by frenzied and wild behavior. A woman who is wildly enthusiastic or frenzied, especially in a sexual or emotional sense.

Example

"The maenad's wild dance was a sight to behold, as she spun and leapt through the crowd with abandon."

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