thyrsus Meaning & Definition
/ˈθɜːsəs/
What Does Thyrsus Mean?
Thyrsus is a noun that means A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers. It can also mean A species of inflorescence; a dense panicle, as in the lilac and horse-chestnut.
Thyrsus in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈθɜːsəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | thyrsi |
Thyrsus Definition (Noun)
- A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers.
- A species of inflorescence; a dense panicle, as in the lilac and horse-chestnut.
Synonyms of Thyrsus
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Thyrsus synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thyrsus
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Thyrsus in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
thyrsus (plural thyrsi)
Words That Rhyme With Thyrsus
Origin of Thyrsus
Learned borrowing from Latin thyrsus, from Ancient Greek θύρσος (thúrsos).[1] Doublet of thyrse, torse, and torso.
Pronouncing Thyrsus
Thyrsus is pronounced //ˈθɜːsəs// and has 1 syllable.