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Milesian
(Mi|le¦sian)
Pronunciation:
/mʌɪˈliːʃɪən, -ʃ(ə)n/
noun
a native or inhabitant of ancient Miletus.
adjective
relating to Miletus or its inhabitants.
Origin:
mid 16th century
: via Latin from Greek
Milēsios
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-an
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