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gordian

Gordian (adj) means of or pertaining to Gordium (now Yassihüyük in Turkey), capital of Phrygia.

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1
Of or pertaining to Gordium (now Yassihüyük in Turkey), capital of Phrygia.
2
Of or pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia
3
Of the Gordian knot.
4
Twisted; convoluted; tied as a knot.
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Etymology

From Gordius + -an or Gordium + -an.

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What is the meaning of gordian?

"gordian" (adj) means of or pertaining to Gordium (now Yassihüyük in Turkey), capital of Phrygia.

What are the different meanings of gordian?

"gordian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to Gordium (now Yassihüyük in Turkey), capital of Phrygia; 2. Of or pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia; 3. Of the Gordian knot.

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