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orphic

adjective or·phic \ˈȯr-fik\

Definition of ORPHIC

1
capitalized :  of or relating to Orpheus or the rites or doctrines ascribed to him
2
:  mystic, oracular
3
:  fascinating, entrancing
— or·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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