trophonian Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tro*pho"ni*an adjective
Etymology
L. Trophonianus, fr. Trophonius, Gr. , a Grecian architect, fabled to have been the builder of the first temple of Apollo at Delphi. He was worshiped after death, and had a celebrated oracle in a cave in B&oe;otia.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Trophonius, his architecture, or his cave and oracle.

Webster 1913