Delphi
pronunciation
How to pronounce Delphi in British English:
UK ['delfaɪ]
How to pronounce Delphi in American English:
US [ 'dɛlfaɪ]
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- Noun:
- an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the Temple of Apollo
Word Origin
- Delphi
- oracle town on slopes of Mount Parnassus, from Greek delphis "dolphin" (see dolphin). Supposedly Apollo assumed this form to found the shrine.
Example
- 1. Ancient delphi was the site of apollo 's oracle , believed to be inspired by the god to utter truths .
- 2. Investors can learn a lot from the famous greek maxim inscribed on the temple of apollo 's oracle at delphi : " know thyself " .
- 3. Delphi , a car-parts maker in chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2005 , will announce the outcome of an auction of its assets on monday july 27th .
- 4. The sun seems to rise from behind the hills near the tholos , a circular building in the sanctuary of athena pronaia in ancient delphi , in an analemma photo composite made in greece in 2001 .