Typhonian
//taɪˈfəʊ.ni.ən// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to Typhon or, by interpretatio graeca, his Egyptian equivalent Set.
"This colour, he remarks, was rare among the Egyptians, though very common among foreigners, and these Typhonian men were sacrificed by the ancient kings at the tomb of Osiris."
Example
More examples"This colour, he remarks, was rare among the Egyptians, though very common among foreigners, and these Typhonian men were sacrificed by the ancient kings at the tomb of Osiris."
Etymology
From Typhon + -ian.
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