maenad Meaning & Definition
/ˈmiːnæd/
What Does Maenad Mean?
As a noun, maenad means A female follower of Dionysus (“the god of wine”), associated with intense revelling. It can also mean An excessively emotional or wild woman.
Word Facts for Maenad
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmiːnæd/ |
| Plural | maenads |
Maenad Definition (Noun)
- A female follower of Dionysus (“the god of wine”), associated with intense revelling.
- An excessively emotional or wild woman.
Noun
- A female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling.
- An excessively wild or emotional woman.
Synonyms of Maenad
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Maenad synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
maenad (plural maenads or maenades)
Words That Rhyme With Maenad
Origin of Maenad
From Latin Maenad- (“frenzied female follower of Bacchus”), root of Maenās, from Ancient Greek μαινάς (mainás, “raving, frantic”), from μαίνομαι (maínomai, “to be mad, to rage”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *men- (“to mind; to think; spiritual activity”).