DELPHIC


Meaning of DELPHIC in English

— delphically , adv.

/del"fik/ , adj.

1. of or pertaining to Delphi.

2. of or pertaining to Apollo, or to his temples or oracles.

3. ( often l.c. ) oracular; obscure; ambiguous: She was known for her Delphic pronouncements.

[ 1590-1600; Delphicus Delphikós, equiv. to Delph ( oí ) DELPHI + -ikos -IC ]

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