a. pertaining to Bacchus, god of wine, and rites in his worship; n. drunkard; reveller; votary of Bacchus. bacchanalia, n.pl. festival of Bacchus; drunken behaviour. bacchanalian, a.bacchanalianism, n. habitual drunken behaviour.
Yellow and the diamond shape represent Brazil's mineral wealth. The motto Ordem e Progresso means ‘Order and Progress’. Green stands for the vast forests. Effective date: 15 November 1889.