Silenus: Definition with Silenus Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. Any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs).

Generic synonyms: Greek Deity

2. Noun. The chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey.

Generic synonyms: Forest God, Satyr

1. n. See Wanderoo.

1. Noun. (context: Greek mythology) A companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a woodland deity of Greek mythology [n -NI]

1. See Wanderoo. Origin: L. Silenus the tutor and attendant of Bacchus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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