Pythian

English

Etymology

Latin Pythius, from Ancient Greek πύθιος (púthios, “belonging to Pytho, the older name of Delphi and its environs”): compare French pythien.

Adjective

Pythian (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Delphi or to its priestess, Pythia.

Synonyms

• Pythic

Derived terms

• Pythian games
• Pythian Apollo
• Pythian verse
• Pythian metre

Noun

Pythian (plural Pythians)

1. A native or inhabitant of Delphi.