"sileni" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} sileni pl (plural only)
  1. (Greek mythology) A group of minor deities or demigods similar to fauns or satyrs. Tags: Greek, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Greek mythology
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