Marathonian

[ mar-uh-thoh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Marathon.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Marathon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marathonian¹

First recorded in 1760–70; Marathon + -ian

Example Sentences

There is laid the scene of the fable of the Marathonian bull, which Theseus killed.

From Project Gutenberg

Or was Theseus in a passion when he seized on the horns of the Marathonian bull?

From Project Gutenberg