English
Oliphantian
From Oliphant + -ian.
Formed from Oliphant + -ian
Ancient Greek ἐλέφας ‘ivory, elephant’
Latin elephantus ‘elephant’
Anglo-Norman oliphant ‘ivory, elephant’
Middle English olifaunt
English Oliphant
Today it means
adj Of or relating to Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897), Scottish novelist and historical writer.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Oliphantian