I.initiation in the mysteries, Hdt., Plat., etc.; ἐς χεῖρας ἄγεσθαι τὴν τελετήν to take in hand the matter of initiation, Hdt.:—in pl. mystic rites at initiation, Eur., Ar., etc.
II.a festival accompanied by such rites, in pl., Pind.; in sg., Eur.