orphic \OR-fik\ 1. of or relating to Orpheus or the rites or doctrines ascribed to him 2. of, relating to, being, or resembling an oracle : oracular, mystic 3. fascinating, entrancing
Because of the oracle of Orpheus, "orphic" can mean "oracular." Because of Orpheus' musical powers, "orphic" can mean "entrancing."
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