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Phrygian

noun
Phry·gian | \ ˈfri-j(ē-)ən \

Definition of Phrygian 

1 : a native or inhabitant of ancient Phrygia

2 : the extinct Indo-European language of the Phrygians — see Indo-European Languages Table

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Phrygian adjective

First Known Use of Phrygian

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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