Definition of Phintias

1. Noun. Friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC).

Exact synonyms: Pythias
Generic synonyms: Friend

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phintias

Phillis
Phillis Wheatley
Philly
Philly cheesesteak
Philly cheesesteaks
Philohela
Philohela minor
Philomachus
Philomachus pugnax
Philomena
Philophylla
Philopia casei
Phineas
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Phinehas
Phintias
Phl.
Phlebodium
Phlebodium aureum
Phlebotomus argentipes
Phlebotomus chinensis
Phlebotomus flaviscutellatus
Phlebotomus longipalpis
Phlebotomus major
Phlebotomus noguchi
Phlebotomus orientalis
Phlebotomus papatasii
Phlebotomus perniciosus
Phlebotomus sergenti
Phlebotomus verrucarum

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