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Pi·​ce·​ni·​an | \ (ˈ)pī¦sēnēən \

Definition of Picenian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to Picenum, the Picenes, or their language — compare sabellian

Picenian

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of Picenian (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : picene
2 : the Italic language of the Picenian people

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History and Etymology for Picenian

Adjective

Latin picenus Picenian + English -an

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“Picenian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Picenian. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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