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Etymology
Origin of Grecian
First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin Graeci(a) Greece + -an
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“Classical Body,” which pairs Attic vases and flasks with a series of fluted Grecian gowns elevated above—super-model goddesses in pale gold—sets the aspirational yet unforgiving female physical ideal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Doja Cat wears a classically Grecian Saint Laurent dress in an unconventional fabric: silicone.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Even with the draping of her garments, she looked at Grecian and Roman paintings and emulated that style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Currently, the company sells three "core flavors": vanilla with a hint of lemon; dark chocolate and espresso; and the "Grecian," which is an almond and citrus cake.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2023
On Monroe Street, we passed the Grecian Gardens, where we had held Lefty’s makaria.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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