English Explanatory Dictionary

Porphyrian tree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tree-like hierarchical diagram illustrating a scale of being.

Word forms

Porphyrian tree Porphyrian trees

Etymology

Originally suggested by the Ancient Greek philosopher and logician Porphyry.

Synonyms

tree of Porphyry
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