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Samian
[ sey-mee-uhn ]
adjective
- of or relating to the Greek island of Samos.
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Samos.
Samian
/ ˈseɪmɪən /
adjective
- of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Samos
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Soon after this the Samian war broke out, in which Pericles gained high renown as a naval commander.
In vain—in vain: strike other chords;Fill high the cup with Samian wine!
Would you have recognized the cheerful, happy, careless Amasis in that gloomy answer to his Samian friend?
The Samian left the guard-room and went back directly to the two friends, who were waiting impatiently for him.
Hellenistic ware is forerunner of Samian or Aretine red pottery with moulded designs.
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