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satyric

Adjective

sa=tyr=ic

WORDNET DICTIONARY

satyric(a = adj.pert) satyrical - of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr; "this satyric old man pursues young girls"

Derived forms noun satyr₂, noun satyr₁

satyric, a. [L. satyricus, Gr. satyriko`s.].

Of or pertaining to satyrs; burlesque; as, satyric tragedy. P. Cyc. [1913 Webster]

satyric, adj. (in Greek mythology) of or relating to satyrs.

Idiom

satyric drama a kind of ancient Greek comic play with a chorus of satyrs.

Etymology

L satyricus f. Gk saturikos (as SATYR)

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