what is a satyr
Full Definition of SATYR. 1. often capitalized: a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry. 2. a: a lecherous man b: one having satyriasis.3. : any of various satyrid butterflies.â saÂ·tyrÂ·ic \sÄ-Ëtir-ik, sÉ-, sa-\ adjective.ull Definition of SATYR. 1. often capitalized: a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry. 2. a: a lecherous man b: one having satyriasis. 3. : any of various satyrid butterflies. â saÂ·tyrÂ·ic \sÄ-Ëtir-ik, sÉ-, sa-\ adjective.