ELEUSINIAN


Meaning of ELEUSINIAN in English

adj. of or relating to Eleusis near Athens.

Phrases and idioms:

Eleusinian mysteries Gk Hist. the annual celebrations held at ancient Eleusis in honour of Demeter.

Etymology: L Eleusinius f. Gk Eleusinios

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.