Delia
plural noun
De·lia
\ˈdēlēə, -lyə\
Definition of Delia
: a festival with games that was celebrated by the ancient Greeks every fourth year at Delos in honor of Apollo and was noted for musical contests
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Origin and Etymology of delia
Greek Dēlia, from neuter plural of Dēlios of Delos
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