I. (ˈ)pȯ(r)|firēən adjective
also por·phyre·an “, |pȯ(r)fə|rē-
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Porphyry 3d century A.D. Greek philosopher + English -an
: of or relating to the Neoplatonist Porphyry or his writings or doctrines — compare tree of porphyry
II. noun
also por·phyr·i·an·ist -ə̇st
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: an adherent of Porphyry or of his doctrines