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orgy

/ˈɔː.dʒi/

Meanings
  • A wild, excessive, and unrestrained gathering or party, especially one involving indulgence in food, drink, and sex.

    - "The annual orgy in the woods attracts thousands of revelers."
    - "Despite the risks of STDs and other health issues, many people attend orgies for the thrill and excitement."
    - "Some people believe that orgies are a way to promote greater understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity of different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with orgy
orgasm , cosmos , anemone , balcony , canyon , galaxy , lampshade , panorama , rampage , skylight , spaceship , terrarium , tornado , vortex , whirlpool , wilderness
Homophones
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  1. organ () : A structure or part of an organism that performs a specific function. For example, the human body has various organs, such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and pancreas, each of which performs specific functions to maintain the overall health and wellbeing of the organism.


Variants
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orgies , orgy
Forms
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{"term"=>"Orgy as a verb", "meaning"=>"To participate in a wild, excessive, and unrestrained gathering or party, especially one involving indulgence in food, drink, and sex."}


Etymology
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The origin of the word 'orgy' is uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from the ancient Greek word 'orgia' (ὄργια), which referred to a religious or sacred rite or ceremony that involved the consumption of food, drink, and other pleasures, as well as the performance of various rituals, dances, and songs.


Trivia
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  1. {"term"=>"The world's largest orgy is said to have taken place in Ancient Rome during the Saturnalia festival, which lasted for several days and involved the suspension of all laws, social norms, and hierarchies, allowing people to indulge in various forms of pleasure and revelry, including feasting, drinking, singing, dancing, sex, and other forms of creative expression. However, the authenticity and accuracy of this claim are a subject of ongoing debate and controversy among historians, scholars, and other experts in the field of ancient Roman history and culture."}


Related Concepts
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  1. Sacred sexuality: A belief system and spiritual practice that emphasizes the importance of sexual energy and its role in achieving greater physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and wellbeing. This practice often involves the use of various rituals, techniques, and practices, such as meditation, breathing exercises, visualization, affirmations, sensual massage, dance, music, and other forms of creative expression, to help individuals tap into and harness their sexual energy in a positive and healthy way.


Culture
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In various cultures and societies throughout history, orgies have been perceived and portrayed in different ways. Some cultures have viewed orgies as sacred and spiritual rituals that promote greater unity, harmony, and connection among people. In other cultures, orgies have been perceived as taboo, decadent, and morally corrupt practices that promote hedonism, indulgence, and excess. Despite these differing perspectives, orgies have continued to be a subject of fascination, curiosity, and exploration in various forms of art, literature, music, and other cultural expressions throughout history.

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