delphi (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *Delphi*:
NOUN	location	Delphi	an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus

Delphi > pronunciation
Sounds	deh'lfay
Rhymes	acidify ... vilify: 78 rhymes with fay...

English > *Delphi*: 1 sense > noun 1, location
Meaning	An ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi.
Instance of	city, metropolis, urban center	A large and densely populated urban area
Part of	Greece, Hellenic Republic, Ellas	A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula
Parts	Temple of Apollo, Oracle of Apollo, Delphic oracle, oracle of Delphi	(Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice
Spanish	Delfos
Catalan	Delfos
Adjectives	Delphic, Delphian	of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi

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