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Del·phic (d

k) also Del·phi·an (-f

adj.

1. Greek Mythology Of or relating to Delphi or to the oracle of Apollo at Delphi.

2. Obscurely prophetic; oracular: made a great deal of Delphic pronouncements.

Delphi·cal·ly adv.

Delphic [ˈdɛlfɪk], Delphian

adj

1. (Placename) (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple

2. obscure or ambiguous

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Adj.	1.	Delphic - of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi; "Delphic oracle" Delphian
	2.	Delphic - obscurely prophetic; "Delphic pronouncements"; "an oracular message" oracular prophetic, prophetical - foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention; "prophetic writings"; "prophetic powers"; "words that proved prophetic"

Translations

Delphic [ˈdelfɪk] ADJ → délfico

Delphic

adj (lit, fig) → delphisch; the Delphic oracle → das Delphische Orakel, das Orakel von Delphi

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