Meaning & use
satyr
A mythological creature, part man and part goat, known for revelry and lustful behavior.
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The vase depicted a satyr dancing among grapevines with a group of nymphs.
In Greek mythology, satyrs were loyal companions of the wine god Dionysus.
A note on using this word
"Satyr" is sometimes used figuratively today to describe a man with excessive, uncontrolled sexual desire.
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