"Phidian" meaning in English

See Phidian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈfʌɪdɪən/ [UK] Forms: Pheidian [alternative]
Etymology: From Phidias + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Phidias|ian}} Phidias + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Phidian (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to the Ancient Greek artist Phidias (Φειδίας; c. 480–430 BC), renowned for his sculpture. Tags: not-comparable

Alternative forms

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