See Also: Porphyrian(dictionary)

Porphyrian (iou)



Porphyrian adjective & noun. M16.
[from Porphyry (see below) from Latin Porphyrius from Greek Porphurios + -AN.]
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to the Neoplatonist philosopher and opponent of Christianity Porphyry, (233-c 306), or his teachings. M16.
b. noun. A follower of Porphyry. E18.