Found 2 items, similar to silenus.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: silenus silenus n 1: any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs) 2: the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey
English → English (gcide) Definition: silenus Wanderoo \Wan`der*oo"\, n. [Cingalese wanderu a monkey.] (Zo["o]l.) A large monkey (Macacus silenus) native of Malabar. It is black, or nearly so, but has a long white or gray beard encircling the face. Called also maha, silenus, neelbhunder, lion-tailed baboon, and great wanderoo. [Written also ouanderoo.] [1913 Webster] Note: The name is sometimes applied also to other allied species. [1913 Webster]