Pythiad

noun

Pyth·​i·​ad ˈpi-thē-ˌad How to pronounce Pythiad (audio)
-əd
: the 4-year period between celebrations of the Pythian games in ancient Greece

Word History

Etymology

Greek Pythia, the Pythian games, from neuter plural of pythios

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pythiad was in 1603

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“Pythiad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pythiad. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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