(ˈ)pī|thänik, in sense 1 “ or pə̇ˈth- adjective
also py·thon·i·cal -nə̇kəl
Etymology: pythonic from Late Latin pythonicus, from Greek Pythōn spirit of divination + Latin -icus -ic; pythonical from Late Latin pythonic us + English -al
1.
a. : of, relating to, or like a Pythian priestess or other pythoness
b. : pretending to foretell events : oracular
2.
[ Python, monstrous serpent killed by Apollo near Delphi (from Latin) + English -ic ]
a. : of, relating to, or like a python
b. : huge , monstrous