Orphic

Or·phic  (ôrfk)

adj.

1. Greek Mythology Of or ascribed to Orpheus: the Orphic poems; Orphic mysteries.

2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the dogmas, mysteries, and philosophical principles set forth in the poems ascribed to Orpheus.

3. Capable of casting a charm or spell; entrancing.

4. often orphic Mystic or occult.

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[Greek Orphikos, from Orpheus, Orpheus.]

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Orphi·cal·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	Orphic - ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus
	2.	orphic - having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients" mystic, occult, mysterious, mystical, secret esoteric - confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories"