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Maenad

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In Greek mythology, a maenad refers to a female follower of the god Dionysus who would participate in orgiastic rites and frenzied dancing.

Usage:

1. During the festival of Dionysus, the maenads would gather in the woods to celebrate and honor the god.
2. The maenad's wild dance and ecstatic behavior frightened the villagers.

Sense: Maenad can also refer to a passionate or frenzied female enthusiast of a particular activity or cause.

Usage:

1. Jane is a maenad when it comes to environmental conservation; she is always organizing protests and campaigns.
2. The maenads of literature are often portrayed as fierce, independent women.

Sense: Locally, maenad can be a term used in some parts of the United States to refer to a noisy and rowdy woman.

Usage:

1. The party next door was so loud, I could hear the maenads laughing and shouting until dawn.
2. Don't invite Karen to the meeting; she can be a bit of a maenad and cause disruptions.

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