Xanthian

[ zan-thee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient city of Xanthus.

Xanthian

/ ˈzænθɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient Lycian city of Xanthus or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Xanthian¹

First recorded in 1675–85; Xanth(us) + -ian

Example Sentences

In 1845 he was knighted “as an acknowledgment of his services in the removal of the Xanthian antiquities to this country.”

From Project Gutenberg

While following in the track of Mr Fellowes, he caught the fatal Xanthian fever; and after many relapses died here.

From Project Gutenberg