Ogygian

adjective

Ogyg·​i·​an

ōˈjijēən

1

: of or relating to the legendary Greek King Ogyges or to a deluge said to have taken place in his reign

2

: ancient, primeval

Word History

Etymology

Latin ogygius Ogygian (from Greek ōgygios, from Ōgygos, Ōgygēs, ancient legendary king of Boeotia) + English -an

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