Arthurian

adjective

Ar·​thu·​ri·​an är-ˈthu̇r-ē-ən How to pronounce Arthurian (audio)
-ˈthyu̇r-
: of or relating to King Arthur and his court

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The pair met while filming the 1981 Arthurian fantasy film, Excalibur. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Arthurian was in 1613

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“Arthurian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arthurian. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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Arthurian

adjective
Ar·​thu·​ri·​an
är-ˈthu̇r-ē-ən, -ˈthyu̇r-
: of or relating to King Arthur or his court
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