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Samian

[ sey-mee-uhn ]
/ ˈseɪ mi ən /
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adjective
of or relating to the Greek island of Samos.
noun
a native or inhabitant of Samos.
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Origin of Samian

1570–80; <Latin Sami(us) (<Greek Sámios of Samos) + -an

Words nearby Samian

samfoo, Samhain, Sam Hill, Samhita, Sami, Samian, Samian ware, samiel, samisen, Samish, samite
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British Dictionary definitions for Samian

Samian
/ (ˈseɪmɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Samos
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