Pythian
[ pith-ee-uh n ]
/ ˈpɪθ i ən /
adjective
Also Pyth·ic.
of or relating to Delphi, in ancient Greece.
of or relating to Apollo, with reference to his oracle at Delphi.
noun
a Pythian priestess.
Origin of Pythian
Example sentences from the Web for pythic
The Pythic, sacred to Apollo Pythius, also celebrated every four years.
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. II of II) |Charles Bucke
British Dictionary definitions for pythic
Pythian
/ (ˈpɪθɪən) /
adjective Also: Pythic
of or relating to Delphi or its oracle
noun
the priestess of Apollo at the oracle of Delphi
an inhabitant of ancient Delphi
Word Origin for Pythian
C16: via Latin
Pӯthius from Greek
Puthios of Delphi