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Definition of: Pythian
(pith′ē·ən) adjective
1. Relating to Delphi, to Apollo's temple here, its oracle, or priestess.
2. Relating to the Pythian games.
—noun
1. A native or inhabitant of Delphi; specifically, the priestess of Apollo.
2. An epithet of the Delphic Apollo. [<L Pythius <Gk. Pythios <Pytho, older name for Delphi]
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