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Delphian

American  
[del-fee-uhn] / ˈdɛl fi ən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Delphi.


adjective

  1. Delphic.

Etymology

Origin of Delphian

First recorded in 1615–25; Delphi + -an

Example Sentences

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The classical record label Delphian is also releasing a series of albums as a tie-in with the project, starting with works of ancient Scottish music in May.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2016

That range is evident on his album for Delphian, due out in September, a record that at some points sounds like a dragon awakening, at others like avant-garde jazz.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2016

The magazine chose British independent Delphian Records as its Label of the Year while the Copenhagen-based Nightingale Quartet was chosen as Young Artist of the Year.

From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2014

Delphian Peter Hill's account of the second book of Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues was one of last year's outstanding keyboard discs.

From The Guardian • Jun. 6, 2013

And in the middle of the caves were placed nymphæa, and on them there lay golden Delphian tripods, having pedestals of their own.

From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us