Locrian

1 of 2

adjective (1)

Lo·​cri·​an ˈlō-krē-ən 

ˈlä-

: of or relating to Locris in ancient Greece

Locrian

2 of 2

adjective (2)

Lo·​cri·​an ˈlō-krē-ən 

ˈlä-

: of or relating to the ancient city of Locri

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Locris, region in the central part of ancient Greece (from Latin, from Greek Lokris) + English -an

Adjective (2)

Locri, ancient city in southwestern Italy (from Latin) + English -an

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