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Pythian Games
Pyth·i·an Games [ pìthee ən gáymz ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
ancient Greek athletic contests: a series of athletic contests held every four years in Delphi in ancient Greece in honor of the god Apollo
[< Latin Pythius< Greek Puthios< Puthō "Delphi"]
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