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
OTHER WORDS FROM Delphic
del·phi·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby Delphic
de los Angeles, delouse, Delphi, Delphian, delphian node, Delphic, Delphic oracle, Delphinia, delphinin, delphinine, delphinium
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Delphic
Delphian
/ (ˈdɛlfɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple
obscure or ambiguous
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