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cynthian

Cynthian (adj) means of or relating to Mount Cynthus.

adj
1
Of or relating to Mount Cynthus.
2
Of or relating to the Moon.
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Etymology

From Cynthus + -ian and Cynthia + -ian. In sense 2, by metonymy for Artemis, Greek goddess of the Moon, whose mythical birthplace was the Cynthus.

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What is the meaning of cynthian?

"cynthian" (adj) means of or relating to Mount Cynthus.

What are the different meanings of cynthian?

"cynthian" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to Mount Cynthus; 2. Of or relating to the Moon.

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