Definition of Trophonian in English:

Trophonian

adjective trəˈfəʊnɪən

Of or relating to Trophonius, the deified legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi, whose oracle in a Boeotian cave was said to affect those who entered with such awe that they never smiled again. Hence (figurative): gloomy, saturnine.

Origin

Early 17th century. From classical Latin Trophōnius or its etymon ancient Greek Τροϕώνιος, name of the legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi + -an.

Definition of Trophonian in US English:

Trophonian

adjectivetrəˈfəʊnɪən

Of or relating to Trophonius, the deified legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi, whose oracle in a Boeotian cave was said to affect those who entered with such awe that they never smiled again. Hence (figurative): gloomy, saturnine.

Origin

Early 17th century. From classical Latin Trophōnius or its etymon ancient Greek Τροϕώνιος, name of the legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi + -an.

词汇	Trophonian
释义	Definition of Trophonian in English: Trophonian adjective trəˈfəʊnɪən Of or relating to Trophonius, the deified legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi, whose oracle in a Boeotian cave was said to affect those who entered with such awe that they never smiled again. Hence (figurative): gloomy, saturnine. Origin Early 17th century. From classical Latin Trophōnius or its etymon ancient Greek Τροϕώνιος, name of the legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi + -an. Definition of Trophonian in US English: Trophonian adjectivetrəˈfəʊnɪən Of or relating to Trophonius, the deified legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi, whose oracle in a Boeotian cave was said to affect those who entered with such awe that they never smiled again. Hence (figurative): gloomy, saturnine. Origin Early 17th century. From classical Latin Trophōnius or its etymon ancient Greek Τροϕώνιος, name of the legendary builder of the original temple of Apollo at Delphi + -an.
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