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pactolian, a.|pækˈtəʊlɪən|
[f. L. Pactōlus, Gr. Πακτωλός + -ian.]
Of, belonging or relating to, the river Pactolus in Lydia, famed in ancient times for its golden sands; golden.
1606Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iv. ii. Magnificence 275 With either hand..shee pours Pactolian surges and Argolian showrs. a1618― Christian's Conflict 98 The sacred hunger of Pactolian Dust, Gold, Gold bewitches mee. 1796Modern Gulliver's Trav. 170 Each page invites to the pactolian coast. a1845Hood Black Job ii, Flimsy schemes, For rolling in Pactolian streams. |