Iapygian
Definition of Iapygian
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1 : a member of one of several peoples anciently inhabiting the peninsula of Apulia in southeastern Italy
2 : the language of the Iapygians
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Origin and Etymology of iapygian
Iapygia, ancient region in southeastern Italy (from Latin, from Greek) + English -an
Iapygian
Definition of Iapygian
: of or relating to the Iapygians
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