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Pyth⋅i⋅an

  [pith-ee-uhn]
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–adjective
1. Also, Pythic. of or pertaining to Delphi, in ancient Greece.
2. of or pertaining to Apollo, with reference to his oracle at Delphi.
–noun
3. a Pythian priestess.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L Pȳthi(us) (< Gk Pȳ́thios of Delphi and the oracle) + -an
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Pyth·i·an   (pĭth'ē-ən)   
adj.  

  1. Greek Mythology Of or relating to Delphi, the temple of Apollo at Delphi, or its oracle.

  2. Of or relating to the Pythian games.


[From Latin Pȳthius, from Greek Pūthios, from Pūthō, ancient name of Delphi.]
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