bacante

Definitions of bacante
  1. noun
    (classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus
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    type of:
    devoto
    a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
  2. noun
    a drunken reveller; a devotee of Bacchus
    synonyms: ménade
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    type of:
    aficionado, amante, apasionado, devoto, entusiasta, fanático
    an ardent follower and admirer
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