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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies;
- Example: "we heard the Vienna symphony"
[syn: symphony orchestra, symphony, philharmonic]


ADJECTIVE (2)

1. composing or characteristic of an orchestral group;
- Example: "philharmonic players"

2. devoted to or appreciative of music;
- Example: "the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Philharmonic \Phil`har*mon"ic\, a. [Philo- + Gr. "armoni`a
   harmony: cf. F. philharmonique.]
   Loving harmony or music.
   [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Philharmonic \Phil`har*mon"ic\, n.
   One who loves harmony or music; also (Colloq.), short for
   Philharmonic Society, Philharmonic concert, Philharmonic
   assemblage, or the like.
   [Webster 1913 Suppl.]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

philharmonic
    adj 1: composing or characteristic of an orchestral group;
           "philharmonic players"
    2: devoted to or appreciative of music; "the most philharmonic
       ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air"
    n 1: a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the
         Vienna symphony" [syn: symphony orchestra, symphony,
         philharmonic]