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Definition of Maenad
1. Noun. An unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman.
2. Noun. (Greek mythology) a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus.
Definition of Maenad
1. Noun. (context: Greek mythology) A female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling. ¹
2. Noun. An excessively wild or emotional woman. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Maenad
1. a female participant in ancient Greek orgies [n -S or -ES] : MAENADIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Maenad
1. 1. A Bacchante; a priestess or votary of Bacchus. 2. A frantic or frenzied woman. Origin: L. Maenas, -adis, Gr, fr. To rave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)