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Orphic Definition & Meaning

orphic
adjective
  1. ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus
  2. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients"

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What does orphic mean?
ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients"
What part of speech is orphic?
Orphic is an adjective.
How many definitions does orphic have?
Orphic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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