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Cabiri

American

[kuh-bahy-rahy, -ree] / kəˈbaɪ raɪ, -ri /

Also Cabeiri,

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a group of gods, probably of Eastern origin, worshiped in mysteries in various parts of ancient Greece, the cult centers being at Samothrace and Thebes.

Other Word Forms

Cabirean adjective
Cabirian adjective
Cabiric adjective
Cabiritic adjective

Example Sentences

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Seafair attendancePacMed Center'The Ring' is back The Cabiri: ‘Ailuran’ 8 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2013

His involvement in “Ailuran” is clearly thrilling to Murphy and Cabiri managing director Charly McCreary.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2013

Watching members of the Cabiri when they're first working out their routines makes clear just how difficult that is.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2011

Whatever their background, the performers of the Cabiri use their talents to bring myths from around the world to life.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2011

As powers ruling in justice, law, and equity, and maintaining order in the cities, the Cabiri are the children of Sydyk.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

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