"Delian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Delian [comparative], most Delian [superlative]
Etymology: From Delos + -ian. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Delos|-ian}} Delos + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Delian (comparative more Delian, superlative most Delian)
  1. Of or relating to the Greek island of Delos. Derived forms: Delian League
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