"Silenic" meaning in English

See Silenic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Silenic [comparative], most Silenic [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} Silenic (comparative more Silenic, superlative most Silenic)
  1. Of or pertaining to Silenus. Synonyms: silenic
    Sense id: en-Silenic-en-adj-vwJfXvZh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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