orgy

noun

A social gathering involving unrestrained indulgence, especially sexual activity and drinking.

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Uncontrolled or immoderate indulgence in an activity.

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A secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities, typically involving frenzied singing, dancing, drinking, and sexual activity.

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Secret rites or ceremonies connected with the worship of some of the deities of classical mythology, as the mysteries of Ceres; particularly, the revels at the festivals in honor of Dionysus or Bacchus, or the festival itself, which was celebrated with boisterous songs and dancing (see bacchante and mœmad): generally plural in this sense.

noun

Hence A wild or frantic revel; a nocturnal carousal; drunken revelry.

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Synonyms Revel, Debauch, etc. See carousal.

noun

A frantic revel; drunken revelry. See orgies

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A sacrifice accompanied by certain ceremonies in honor of some pagan deity; especially, the ceremonies observed by the Greeks and Romans in the worship of Dionysus, or Bacchus, which were characterized by wild and dissolute revelry. Usually in the plural form.

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Wild, drunken, or licentious revelry; an uninhibited carouse.

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A series of sexual activities involving more than two couples in a group.