"Sphingian" meaning in All languages combined

See Sphingian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From the stem of Latin Sphinx + -ian. Etymology templates: {{glossary|stem}} stem, {{der|en|la|Sphinx}} Latin Sphinx, {{suffix|en||ian}} + -ian Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} Sphingian
  1. Of or relating to the Sphinx. Related terms: sphingian, sphinxian Translations (Translations): sphingien (French), sphingique (French), sfingeo (Italian), sfingico (Italian), esfíngico (Portuguese)
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