释义 |
por·phyr·i·an I. \(ˈ)pȯ(r)|firēən\ adjective also por·phyre·an \“, |pȯ(r)fə|rē-\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Porphyry 3d century A.D. Greek philosopher + English -an : of or relating to the Neoplatonist Porphyry or his writings or doctrines — compare tree of porphyry II. noun also por·phyr·i·an·ist \-ə̇st\ (-s) Usage: usually capitalized : an adherent of Porphyry or of his doctrines |