nebris

[ neb-ris ]

noun

1. a fawn skin worn in Greek mythology by Dionysus and his followers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nebris¹

1770–80; < Latin < Greek nebrís fawn-skin; akin to nebrós fawn

Example Sentences

Nebris, neb′ris, n. a fawn-skin worn in imitation of Bacchus by his priests and votaries.

From Project Gutenberg

Next on the left is a Satyr advancing over rocky ground towards a large crater; in his right hand he holds an oinocho�, with which he is about to take wine from the crater; in his left hand has been a phial�; a fawn skin, nebris, hangs from his left shoulder.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Woods, who is chairman of the Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the Bronx Zoo, and a former chief executive of Bessemer Securities, was an investor in the Nebris Corporation, which borrowed $10.2 million to purchase a security backed by student loans.

From New York Times

He lay down by Doris, spilled the gold on the inlaid dining table, divided it into four equal portions, pouched one, made me pouch another, and piled one in Doris's lap, while I similarly piled the other in Nebris's lap.

From Project Gutenberg

Nebris, on the other hand, wept over me and clung to me, with many kisses.

From Project Gutenberg