Delphian

US: (del′fē ən)

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Del•phi•an  (del′fē ən), n. 

1. Place Names a native or inhabitant of Delphi.

adj. 

2. Delphic.

• Delphi + -an 1615–25

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Del•phic  (del′fik), adj. 

1. Ancient History, Place Names of or pertaining to Delphi.
2. Mythology of or pertaining to Apollo, or to his temples or oracles.
3. (often l.c.) oracular;
   obscure;
   ambiguous:
   She was known for her Delphic pronouncements.

• Greek Delphikós, equivalent. to Delph(oí) Delphi + -ikos -ic
• Latin Delphicus
• 1590–1600

del′phi•cal•ly, adv. 

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Delphic / ˈdɛlfɪk/, Delphian adjective

1. of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple
2. obscure or ambiguous