Helvidian

adjective

Hel·​vid·​i·​an

(ˈ)hel¦vidēən

: of or relating to the teachings of the Roman layman Helvidius who held that Mary bore children after Jesus

Word History

Etymology

Helvidi us fla.d. 380 Roman heretic + English -an

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Rhymes for Helvidian

• ascidian
• dravidian
• obsidian
• quotidian
• enchiridion
• gideon
• lydian