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Locrian

/ ˈlɒk-; ˈləʊkrɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Locris, an ancient region of central Greece, or its inhabitants


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Locris

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Example Sentences

In this case, then, the upper of the two octaves answers to the Hypo-dorian key, and the lower to the Locrian.

The fact that the Hypo-dorian or Locrian species was also called Common is a further argument to the same purpose.

There are two heroes of this name, of whom one is a Locrian, while the other belongs to Salamis.

Aias, the son of Telamon, is clearly a 'doublet' of the Locrian Aias; and so forth.

A storm arose and wrecked the ships, and the stolen treasure was cast back on the Locrian coast.

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