orphic
[adjective]
Synonyms: recondite, abstruse, acroamatic, deep, esoteric, heavy, hermetic, occult, profound, secret

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Orphic adjective & noun. ['ɔ:fɪk] L17.
[Latin Orphicus from Greek Orphikos, from Orpheus: see -IC.]
A. adjective.
1. Of or pertaining to Orpheus (see ORPHEAN), esp. with respect to the philosophical mysteries associated with his name, or the writings or doctrines subsequently attributed to him. Also, oracular. L17.
Orphic egg the earth, the world (formerly held to be egg-shaped).
Daily Telegraph The mosaic..contains symbols..similar to those mentioned in the Orphic writings.

2. Of the nature of the music of or poems attributed to Orpheus; melodious, entrancing, ravishing. E19.

3. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Orphism in cubist art. M20.
b. noun.
1. An Orphic song or hymn. Usu. in pl. M19.

2. An adherent of the Orphic school of philosophy. L19.

■ Orphically adverb after the manner of the Orphic writings, doctrines, or mysteries. L17.

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