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Webster 1913 Edition


Eleusinian

Elˊeu-sin′i-an

,
Adj.
[L.
Eleusinius
, Gr. [GREEK].]
Pertaining to Eleusis, in Greece, or to secret rites in honor of Ceres, there celebrated;
as,
Eleusinian
mysteries or festivals
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Eleusinian

ELEUSIN'IAN

,
Adj.
Relating to Eleusis in Greece; as Eleusinian mysteries or festivals, the festivals and mysteries of Ceres.

Definition 2024


Eleusinian

Eleusinian

English

Adjective

Eleusinian (comparative more Eleusinian, superlative most Eleusinian)

  1. of or relating to modern Eleusina, ancient Eleusis, or the Eleusinian Mysteries.