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oreibasia

Noun CEFR B2
əɹeɪˈbæsɪə

Definitions

A nocturnal ceremony of Bacchic women in Ancient Greece.

Examples

“Besides, it was getting cold. They say⟳ that the oreibasia took place⟳ in midwinter, but I daresay the Peloponnesus is considerably milder that time of year than Vermont.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

oreille de crisse oreillette Oreizy Orejel Orel oreless

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