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Porphyrian tree

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Etymology

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Originally suggested by the Ancient Greek philosopher and logician Porphyry.

Noun

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Porphyrian tree (plural Porphyrian trees)

  1. A tree-like hierarchical diagram illustrating a scale of being.
    Synonym: tree of Porphyry