PAPHIANS

Noun

Paphians

plural of Paphian

Source: Wiktionary


PAPHIAN

Pa"phi*an, a. Etym: [L. Paphius, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites.

Pa"phi*an

Definition: , n. A native or inhabitant of Paphos.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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