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Orphean

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Or·phe·us  (ôrf-s, -fys)
n. Greek Mythology
A legendary Thracian poet and musician whose music had the power to move even inanimate objects and who almost succeeded in rescuing his wife Eurydice from Hades.

Or·phean (ôr-fn, ôrf-n) adj.

Orphean [ˈɔːfɪən]
adj
1. of or relating to Orpheus
2. melodious or enchanting


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