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satyr

/ˈsæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪt.əɹ/

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A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.

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"The mischievous satyr, with his goat legs and pointed ears, danced wildly in the forest, leading the other creatures in a night of unrestrained revelry and laughter. "

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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Faunis.

Examples :

"The butterfly collector carefully pinned the satyr alongside other brown butterflies in his display case. "

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A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan or Dionysus, represented as part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness, sometimes pictured with a perpetual erection.

Examples :

"The garden statue, with its pointed ears and goat legs, was clearly meant to be a satyr, a mischievous creature from ancient myths known for his wild parties. "

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(by extension) A lecherous man.

Examples :

"The gossipy old man was considered a satyr by the women in the office. "

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Any of various butterflies of the nymphalid subfamily Satyrinae, having brown wings marked with eyelike spots; a meadow brown.

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"While walking through the meadow, I noticed a satyr fluttering among the wildflowers, its brown wings displaying distinct, eye-like spots. "

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"The zookeeper pointed out the satyr, emphasizing its impressive size and intelligence. "