n. (pl. -ies) 1 a wild drunken festivity at which indiscriminate sexual activity takes place. 2 excessive indulgence in an activity. 3 (usu. in pl.) Gk & Rom. hist. secret rites used in the worship of esp. Bacchus, celebrated with dancing, drunkenness, singing, etc.
[ orig. pl., f. F orgies f. L orgia f. Gk orgia secret rites ]