Pythian

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Pyth·i·an

P0691900 (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.]

Pythian

(ˈpɪθɪən) adj (Classical Myth & Legend) of or relating to Delphi or its oraclen1. (Classical Myth & Legend) another name for Pythia2. (Historical Terms) an inhabitant of ancient Delphi3. (Peoples) an inhabitant of ancient Delphi[C16: via Latin Pӯthius from Greek Puthios of Delphi]

Pyth•i•an

(ˈpɪθ i ən)

adj. 1. Also, Pyth′ic. of or pertaining to Delphi, in ancient Greece. 2. of or pertaining to Apollo, with reference to his oracle at Delphi. [1590–1600; < Latin Pȳthi(us) (< Greek Pythios, adj. derivative of Pȳthṓ Delphi) + -an1]