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Locrian

British  
/ ˈlɒk-, ˈləʊkrɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Locris, an ancient region of central Greece, or its inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Locris

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Classical music has too many rules for its own good, but the enterprising Locrian Chamber Players have two laudable ones.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2015

The Locrian Chamber Players have several quirky policies, and they usually honor them to the letter.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2011

Towards the north, opposite the Locrian territory, the highest peaks are Mts.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

But Minerva borrowed from Jupiter his flaming thunderbolts, and, obtaining permission from Neptune, she raised a furious tempest, which destroyed the Locrian king's ship.

From The Story of Troy by Clarke, Michael

The Locrian Ajax perished on the Gyræan rock.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John