Etruscan
Americanadjective
noun
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an inhabitant of ancient Etruria.
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the extinct language of Etruria, not known to be related to any other language. Etr.
noun
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a member of an ancient people of central Italy whose civilization influenced the Romans, who had suppressed them by about 200 bc
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the non-Indo-European language of the ancient Etruscans, whose few surviving records have not been fully interpreted
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Etruscan
1700–10; < Latin Etrusc ( us ) of Etruria + -an
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The Etruscan shrew, the smallest mammal, weighs about 1.8 grams.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
It functions not only as an introduction to Etruscan culture but also as a link to the first, core gallery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Among the returned works was a bronze Etruscan warrior that the museum said was stolen from an archaeological museum in Bologna, Italy, in 1963.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Other items included two Etruscan tile paintings from Cerveteri, a frequently-looted necropolis site northwest of Rome, that date back to 440 B.C.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Julian arched an eyebrow; his long, wise nose gave his profile a forward tilt, like an Etruscan in a bas-relief.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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