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Meaning of orphic in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrfɪk/

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  1. 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
  2. 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

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