Etruscan
pertaining to Etruria, its inhabitants, civilization, art, or language.
an inhabitant of ancient Etruria.
the extinct language of Etruria, not known to be related to any other language. Abbreviation: Etr.
Origin of Etruscan
1- Also E·tru·ri·an [ih-troor-ee-uhn]. /ɪˈtrʊər i ən/.
Words Nearby Etruscan
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How to use Etruscan in a sentence
Balanchine danced the role of Polio and Tanaquil, the Etruscan Queen sensitive to omens, danced the victim.
The Tragic Downfall of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ballet’s Greatest Muse | Nancy Buirski | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe first name is that of an Etruscan Queen, one sensitive to omens.
The Tragic Downfall of Tanaquil Le Clercq, Ballet’s Greatest Muse | Nancy Buirski | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe name was once supposed to mean "the black (ter) room," but many scholars recognize in it the original Etruscan word for house.
The Private Life of the Romans | Harold Whetstone JohnstonIn some Etruscan paintings we have scenes which are supposed to indicate the preparation of a bride for the wedding ceremony.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanThey were the excellencies of flesh and spirit, and according to Etruscan mythology they were man and wife.
Archaic England | Harold Bayley
A number of examples of bridgework have been found in the old Etruscan tombs.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine | James J. WalshThere are some Etruscan bronzes remaining in the museums of Europe.
A History of Art for Beginners and Students | Clara Erskine Clement
British Dictionary definitions for Etruscan
Etrurian (ɪˈtrʊərɪən)
/ (ɪˈtrʌskən) /
a member of an ancient people of central Italy whose civilization influenced the Romans, who had suppressed them by about 200 bc
the non-Indo-European language of the ancient Etruscans, whose few surviving records have not been fully interpreted
of, relating to, or characteristic of Etruria, the Etruscans, their culture, or their language
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