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Meaning of orphic in English
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/ˈɔrfɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
orphic
Definitions
1.
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence
Examples
« beyond ordinary understanding »
« mysterious symbols »
« the mystical style of Blake »
« occult lore »
« the secret learning of the ancients »
Synonyms
esoteric
Qualitative Adjective
Orphic
Etymology
late 17th century: via Latin from Greek Orphikos, from Orpheus (see Orpheus)
Definitions
1.
ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus