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Gustavian

adjective
Gus·ta·vi·an | \(ˌ)gəˈstāvēən, gu̇ˈs-, -täv-\

Definition of Gustavian 

: of or relating to the reign of the Swedish kings or any one of the Swedish kings named Gustavus (as III and IV)

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History and Etymology for Gustavian

Gustavus (any of several kings of Sweden) + English -ian

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