Word Study
eleusinian
CIDE DICTIONARY
eleusinian, a. [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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