Oedipean
/ˌiːdəˈpiːən/adjective
Relating to or reminiscent of the legend of Oedipus, characteristic of Oedipus; specifically (in early use) clever at guessing riddles; (now frequently) = Oedipal.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Quarles (1592–1644), poet. From the name of Oedipus + -ean.
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- autopolyploid
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- autoportraiture
- autoproteolysis
- autoprotolysis
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