Tyrian

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adjective

Tyr·​i·​an ˈtirēən 

1

: of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people

2

or tyrian : of the color Tyrian purple

Tyrian

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noun

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin tyrius Tyrian (from Greek tyrios, from Tyros Tyre, famous maritime city of ancient Phoenicia) + English -an

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