Phocian

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adjective

Pho·​cian ˈfōshən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Greek state of Phocis

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Phocis

Phocian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Phocis

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Phocis (from Greek Phōkis) + English -an

Rhymes for Phocis

• gnosis
• ptosis
• acanthosis
• acidosis
• alkalosis
• amaurosis
• ankylosis
• asbestosis
• brucellosis
• cyanosis
• dermatosis
• diagnosis

Geographical Definition

Phocis

geographical name

Pho·​cis ˈfō-səs 

region of central Greece north of the Gulf of Corinth

Phocian

ˈfō-sē-ən 

-shən

adjective or noun