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Pelasgian

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Pe·​las·​gian | \ pə-ˈlaz-j(ē-)ən How to pronounce Pelasgian (audio) , -ˈlaz-gē-ən How to pronounce Pelasgian (audio) \

Definition of Pelasgian

: a member of an ancient people mentioned by classical writers as early inhabitants of Greece and the eastern islands of the Mediterranean

Other Words from Pelasgian

Pelasgian adjective

First Known Use of Pelasgian

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Pelasgian

Greek pelasgios, adjective, Pelasgian, from Pelasgoi Pelasgians

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