orgia

Definitions of orgia
  1. noun
    secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity
    synonyms: baccanale
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    type of:
    pratica
    an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
  2. noun
    a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
    synonyms: ammucchiata
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    type of:
    baldoria
    unrestrained merrymaking
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