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philharmonic
CIDE DICTIONARY
philharmonic, a. [Philo- + Gr. harmony: cf. F. philharmonique.].
Loving harmony or music. [1913 Webster]
philharmonic, n.
One who loves harmony or music; [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
philharmonic, adj.
1 fond of music.
2 used characteristically in the names of orchestras, choirs, etc. (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).
1 fond of music.
2 used characteristically in the names of orchestras, choirs, etc. (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).
Etymology
F philharmonique f. It. filarmonico (as PHIL-, HARMONIC)
THESAURUS
philharmonic
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