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eleusinian

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Adjective, Noun
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CIDE DICTIONARY

eleusiniana. [L. Eleusinius, Gr. .].
     Pertaining to Eleusis, in Greece, or to secret rites in honor of Ceres, there celebrated; as, Eleusinian mysteries or festivals.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

eleusinian, adj. of or relating to Eleusis near Athens.

Idiom
Eleusinian mysteries Gk Hist. the annual celebrations held at ancient Eleusis in honour of Demeter.
Etymology
L Eleusinius f. Gk Eleusinios

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