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Delian

[ dee-lee-uhn, deel-yuhn ]
/ ˈdi li ən, ˈdil yən /

adjective

pertaining to Delos.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Delos.

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Origin of Delian

1615–25; <Latin Dēli(us) (<Greek Dḗlios) + -an

Words nearby Delian

Delgado, Delhi, Delhi belly, deli, Delia, Delian, Delian League, deliberate, deliberately, deliberation, deliberative
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British Dictionary definitions for Delian

Delian
/ (ˈdiːlɪən) /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Delos

adjective

of or relating to Delos
of or relating to Delius
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