Porphyrian
1 of 2adjective
Por·phyr·i·an
(ˈ)pȯ(r)¦firēən
variants or less commonly Porphyrean
",
¦pȯ(r)fə¦rē-
: of or relating to the Neoplatonist Porphyry or his writings or doctrines compare tree of porphyry
Porphyrian
2 of 2noun
"
variants or less commonly Porphyrianist
-ə̇st
plural -s
: an adherent of Porphyry or of his doctrines
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Porphyry 3d century a.d. Greek philosopher + English -an