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4 lettersPronunciation /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/Part of speech nounSorted goryStarts with OEnds with Y0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

Word origin

Originally in plural from French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Ancient Greek ὄργια (órgia, “secret rites, mysteries”).

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  • Human sacrifices of a definitely black magical order took place at the tomb of Osiris, while similar orgies with human victims were performed at Heliopolis.
  • As two Homeric warriors, before they engage, introduce themselves by proclaiming each his lineage, so with Pelasgus and the Danaïds. Together they indulge in a veritable genealogical orgy.
  • Gorea 07: 'OUR DEFENSES WERE USELESS AGAINST GOREA AS IT SWEPT THROUGH OUR EMPIRE IN AN ORGY OF ANNIHILATION.'

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