"Silenus" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /saɪˈliːnəs/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Σειληνός (Seilēnós). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|Σειληνός}} Ancient Greek Σειληνός (Seilēnós) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Silenus
  1. (Greek mythology) A companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus. Wikipedia link: Silenus Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Derived forms: Silenic

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