Delian problem in English

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Etymology: The citizens of ancient Delos are said to have been told by the Delphic oracle to double the size of their altar to Apollo, which was a regular cube. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Delian problem (plural Delian problems)

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"Delian problem" meaning in English

Noun

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