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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.