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单词 Ophian
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Definition of Ophian in English:

Ophian

noun ˈɒfɪən
Church History rare
  • = Ophite.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tenison (1636–1715), archbishop of Canterbury. From Hellenistic Greek Ὀϕιανοί (plural) serpent-worshippers (Clement of Alexandria), members of an early Gnostic sect which worshipped the serpent (Origen) from ancient Greek ὄϕις serpent + -ανος.

 
 

Definition of Ophian in US English:

Ophian

nounˈɒfɪən
Church History rare
  • = Ophite.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tenison (1636–1715), archbishop of Canterbury. From Hellenistic Greek Ὀϕιανοί (plural) serpent-worshippers (Clement of Alexandria), members of an early Gnostic sect which worshipped the serpent (Origen) from ancient Greek ὄϕις serpent + -ανος.

 
 
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