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Delphi

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Del·phi  (dlf)
An ancient town of central Greece near Mount Parnassus. Dating to at least the seventh century b.c., it was the seat of a famous oracle of Apollo.
Delphi [ˈdɛlfɪ]
n
(Placename) an ancient Greek city on the S slopes of Mount Parnassus: site of the most famous oracle of Apollo
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Noun1.DelphiDelphi - an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi
Delphic oracle, Oracle of Apollo, oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo - (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
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Delphi [ˈdelfaɪ] N → Delfos m


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This Delphi was supposed to be the very midmost spot of the whole world.
Tanglewood Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
Having been sent to Delphi with a large sum of gold for distribution among the citizens, he was so provoked at their covetousness that he refused to divide the money, and sent it back to his master.
Fables by Aesop View in context
The enthusiastic Chaerephon (probably in anticipation of the answer which he received) had gone to Delphi and asked the oracle if there was any man wiser than Socrates; and the answer was, that there was no man wiser.
Apology by Plato View in context
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