"euoi" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐοῖ (euoî). Etymology templates: {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|grc|εὐοῖ}} Ancient Greek εὐοῖ (euoî) Head templates: {{en-interj}} euoi
  1. A cry of impassioned rapture in ancient Bacchic revels. Synonyms: evhoe, evoe, evohe
    Sense id: en-euoi-en-intj-I-xZ42LX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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