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Delphian

American  
[del-fee-uhn] / ˈdɛl fi ən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Delphi.


adjective

  1. Delphic.

Etymology

Origin of Delphian

First recorded in 1615–25; Delphi + -an

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That range is evident on his album for Delphian, due out in September, a record that at some points sounds like a dragon awakening, at others like avant-garde jazz.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2016

The classical record label Delphian is also releasing a series of albums as a tie-in with the project, starting with works of ancient Scottish music in May.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2016

The magazine chose British independent Delphian Records as its Label of the Year while the Copenhagen-based Nightingale Quartet was chosen as Young Artist of the Year.

From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2014

Delphian Peter Hill's account of the second book of Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues was one of last year's outstanding keyboard discs.

From The Guardian • Jun. 6, 2013

The religious tradition is given by Anaxandridas the Delphian in Schol.

From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried