SATYRIC

satyric, satyrical

(adjective) of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr; “this satyric old man pursues young girls”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

satyric (comparative more satyric, superlative most satyric)

Of or pertaining to a satyr.

Source: Wiktionary


Sa*tyr"ic, Sa*tyr"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. satyricus, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to satyrs; burlesque; as, satyric tragedy. P. Cyc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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