Pythiad
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Pyth·i·ad

noun \ˈpi-thē-ˌad, -əd\

Definition of PYTHIAD

: the 4-year period between celebrations of the Pythian games in ancient Greece

Origin of PYTHIAD

Greek Pythia, the Pythian games, from neuter plural of pythios
First Known Use: 1753

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