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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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