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Definition of pythonic - 3 dictionary results

py⋅thon⋅ic

1  [pahy-thon-ik, pi-]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to pythons.
2. pythonlike.
3. gigantic or monstrous.
Origin:
1855–60; python 1 + -ic

py⋅thon⋅ic

2  [pahy-thon-ik, pi-]
–adjective
prophetic; oracular.
Origin:
1650–60; < LL pythōnicus < Gk pythōnikós prophetic. See python 2 , -ic
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py·thon·ic   (pī-thŏn'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling a python.

  2. Of or resembling an oracle; prophetic.

  3. Of extraordinary size and power.

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