Silenus

Si·le·nus  (s-lns)

n. Greek Mythology

A satyr, usually depicted as drunken and jolly, in the entourage of Dionysus.

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[Latin Slnus, from Greek Slnos.]

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si·le·nus  (s-lns)

n. pl. si·le·ni (-n) Greek Mythology

Any of the minor woodland deities and companions of Dionysus, depicted on Greek vases as men with the tails, ears, and hooves of horses.

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[Latin slnus, from Greek slnos, from Slnos, Silenus.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	silenus - any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs) Greek deity - a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
	2.	Silenus - the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey