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Webster 1913 Edition


Castalian

Cas-ta′li-an

,
Adj.
[L.
Castalius
]
Of or pertaining to Castalia, a mythical fountain of inspiration on Mt. Parnassus sacred to the Muses.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Castalian

CASTALIAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Castalia, a cool spring on Parnassus, sacred to the muses; as Castalian fount.

Definition 2024


Castalian

Castalian

English

Adjective

Castalian (comparative more Castalian, superlative most Castalian)

  1. Of or relating to Castalia, a mythical fountain of inspiration on Mount Parnassus, sacred to the Muses.
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