Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Elian

adjective
\ ˈēlēən, -lyən; sometimes ˈel-, which appears to have been the pronunciation used by Lamb\

Definition of Elian

: of, relating to, or like the essayist Lamb or his writing that Elian technique— W. H. Gardner

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for Elian

Elia, pseudonym of Charles Lamb †1834 English essayist and critic + English -an

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Elian

Dictionary Entries near Elian

elhi

Eli

eliad

Elian

Elias

eliasite

elicit

Statistics for Elian

Look-up Popularity

Comments on Elian

What made you want to look up Elian? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

redaction

Listen to the pronounciation of redaction

an act or instance of editing or removing

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

What's that Smell?! Quiz

  • wide eyed dog smelling rose
  • Someone who is hircine smells like a:
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games