Orphic (adj.)

  1. ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus

    [ Syn: orphic ]

  2. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; mysterious symbols; the mystical style of Blake; occult lore; the secret learning of the ancients

    [ Syn: mysterious , mystic , mystical , occult , secret ]

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