Meaning of the word bacchus in English

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bacchus

US /ˈbɑːk.əs/
UK /ˈbæk.əs/

Noun

(Roman mythology) the god of wine and revelry, equivalent to the Greek Dionysus

Example:
The ancient Romans celebrated festivals in honor of Bacchus.
A painting depicted a scene of revelry, with figures dancing and drinking, reminiscent of a feast for Bacchus.