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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of, pertaining to, or resembling Tempe, a beautiful vale in Thessaly, celebrated by the classic poets.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Of or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly, celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery; resembling Temple; hence, beautiful; delightful; charming.

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  • Of or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly, celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery; resembling Temple; hence, beautiful; delightful; charming

    Similar definition in OED

    June 8, 2008