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pythiad

The English word “pythiad” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The interval of time between the Pythian Games of Ancient Greece: either four or eight years, depending on the historical period.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Πυθίας (Puthías), from Πυθία (Puthía, “Pythia”).

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