Lewis & Short

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Bassăreus, ei, m., = Βασσαρεύς [βασσάρα, a fox, fox-skin, as clothing of the Bacchantes],

  1. I. a title of Bacchus: candide Bassareu, * Hor C. 1, 18, 11; cf. Macr. S. 1, 18.
  2. II. Derivv
    1. A. Bassărĭcus, a, um, adj., of Bacchus: comae, the hair of Bacchus, Prop. 3 (4), 17, 30: metrum, Mar. Vict. p. 2545 P.
    2. B. Bassăris, ĭdis, f., = Βασσαρίς, a Bacchante, Pers. 1, 101 Schol.