Delia

plural noun

De·​lia

ˈdēlēə,

-lyə

: a festival with games that was celebrated by the ancient Greeks every fourth year at Delos in honor of Apollo and was noted for musical contests

Word History

Etymology

Greek Dēlia, from neuter plural of Dēlios of Delos

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