Porphyrian

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adjective

Por·​phyr·​i·​an

(ˈ)pȯ(r)¦firēən

variants or less commonly Porphyrean

",

¦pȯ(r)fə¦rē-

: of or relating to the Neoplatonist Porphyry or his writings or doctrines compare tree of porphyry

Porphyrian

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noun

"

variants or less commonly Porphyrianist

-ə̇st

plural -s

: an adherent of Porphyry or of his doctrines

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Porphyry 3d century a.d. Greek philosopher + English -an

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