Paphian

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Paphian \Pa"phi*an\, a. [L. Paphius, Gr. ?, from ? the city
     Paphos.]
     Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having
     a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or
     her rites.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Paphian \Pa"phi*an\, n.
     A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
     [1913 Webster]