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- US Pronunciation
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- [pith-ee-uh n]
- /ˈpɪθ i ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pith-ee-uh n]
- /ˈpɪθ i ən/
Definitions of pythian word
- adjective pythian Also, Pythic. of or relating to Delphi, in ancient Greece. 1
- adjective pythian of or relating to Apollo, with reference to his oracle at Delphi. 1
- noun pythian a Pythian priestess. 1
- adjective pythian of or relating to Delphi or its oracle 0
- noun pythian an inhabitant of ancient Delphi 0
- adjective pythian of Apollo as patron of Delphi and the oracle located there 0
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Origin of pythian
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin Pȳthi(us) (< Greek Pȳ́thios of Delphi and the oracle) + -an
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Parts of speech for Pythian
noun
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pythian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pythian usage trend in Literature
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