Pompeian

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adjective

Pom·​pe·​ian

variants or less commonly Pompeiian

(ˈ)päm¦pā(y)ən 

-m¦pē(-

1

: of or relating to the ancient city Pompeii

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the art and culture of Pompeii

Pompeian

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noun

variants or less commonly Pompeiian

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Pompeii

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin pompeianus, from Pompeii, ancient city in southern Italy + -anus -an

Noun

Latin pompeianus, from pompeianus, adjective

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Rhymes for Pompeian

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