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Sparagmos

Noun:

1. The act of rending or tearing apart, especially in the context of ritualistic practices or in Greek tragedy.

Sample Sentence: In ancient Greek mythology, the god Dionysus was often associated with sparagmos, the ritual tearing apart of animals as an act of worship.

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Related words: rend, ritual, tearing, tragedy

Verb:

1. To tear apart or rend violently.

Sample Sentence: The fierce winds sparagmos the sails of the ship, causing it to lose control in the storm.

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Related words: tear, violently, rend, ship

Adjective:

1. (Local usage) Referring to a popular folk festival in the town of Sparagmos.

Sample Sentence: The Sparagmos celebration attracts thousands every year, with its lively music, colorful parades, and traditional dances.

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Related words: folk, festival, town