Molossian
Definition of Molossian
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1 : a native or inhabitant of Molossis, a district of ancient Epirus famous for its dogs
2 : a large dog of ancient times resembling a mastiff
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Origin and Etymology of molossian
Molossis, district in northwestern Greece + English -an
Molossian
Definition of Molossian
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient district of Molossis or Molossians
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