Prussian

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adjective

Prus·​sian ˈprəshən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Prussia

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Prussians

Prussian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Prussia:

a

: one of a people once living in Prussia especially in the old provinces of West and East Prussia and related to the Lithuanians

b

: a native or inhabitant of modern Prussia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Prussia, region in northern Germany + English -an

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Rhymes for Prussian

• kushan
• russian
• belorussian
• repercussion
• byelorussian
• concussion
• discussion
• percussion