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Delphic

[ del-fik ]
/ ˈdɛl fɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to Delphi.
of or relating to Apollo, or to his temples or oracles.
(often lowercase) oracular; obscure; ambiguous: She was known for her Delphic pronouncements.
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Origin of Delphic

1590–1600; <Latin Delphicus<Greek Delphikós, equivalent to Delph() Delphi + -ikos-ic

OTHER WORDS FROM Delphic

del·phi·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for Delphic

Delphic

Delphian

/ (ˈdɛlfɪk) /

adjective
of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple
obscure or ambiguous
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