Dionysian
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Relating to Dionysius, a monk of the 6th century; as, theDionysian, or Christian, era. Dionysian period, a period of 532years, depending on the cycle of the sun, or 28 years, and the cycleof the moon, or 19 years; -- sometimes called the Greek paschalcycle, or Victorian period.
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Derived from the ancient Greek god Dionysus (god of the grape harvest). When mentioned it it usually involves copious amounts of wine or alcohol.
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