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Pelasgian

Syllabification: (Pe·las·gi·an)
Pronunciation: /pəˈlazjēən/

Definition of Pelasgian

adjective

  • relating to 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.

noun

  • a member of the Pelasgian people.

Origin:

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

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