nebris

noun

nebris

noun

UK /ˈnɛbɹɪs/

Etymology From Latin nebris, from Ancient Greek νεβρίς (nebrís), earlier νεβρός (nebrós, “fawn”).

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Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Greek The skin of a fawn, as worn by Dionysus, and as worn in his honor by his male followers and female followers (maenads) and other votaries in Ancient Greece. It has also been shown as a panther or fox skin in different contexts.

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