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Delphic
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Del·phic  (dlfk) also Del·phi·an (-f-n)
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"
2.Delphic - obscurely prophetic; "Delphic pronouncements"; "an oracular message"
prophetic, prophetical - foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention; "prophetic writings"; "prophetic powers"; "words that proved prophetic"
Translations
Delphic [ˈdelfɪk] ADJdélfico
Delphic
adj (lit, fig)delphisch; the Delphic oracledas Delphische Orakel, das Orakel von Delphi


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