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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

While the apparition of the celestial Macaria seems to announce the ultimate destiny of the soul of man, the practical application of all Wilhelm has thus painfully acquired is not of pure Delphian strain.

From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Margaret Fuller

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