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DELPHIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Delphian mean?
• DELPHIAN (adjective)
The adjective DELPHIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi
Familiarity information: DELPHIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Delphian; Delphic
Context example:
Delphic oracle
Pertainym:
Delphi (an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi)
Derivation:
Delphi (an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi)
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