Pelasgian

 
Pronunciation: /pɪˈlazgɪən/

adjective

  • relating to or denoting an ancient people inhabiting the coasts and islands of the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean before the arrival of Greek-speaking peoples in the Bronze Age (12th century bc).

noun

  • a member of the Pelasgian people.

Origin:

late 15th century: via Latin from Greek Pelasgos + -ian