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Delphi

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Type Settlement
Usage Ancient Roman, English

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Greek Δελφοί (Delphoi), from δελφύς (delphys) meaning "womb". This was the name of an ancient Greek city, the site of an oracle of Apollo.

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Other Languages & CulturesDelphoi(Ancient Greek) Delfoi(Greek)
Given Name DescendantDelphia(English)
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Entry updated May 29, 2020

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