Phoenician Definition

phoenician
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Phoenicia or its inhabitants
noun
  1. a member of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the first millennium B.C.
  2. the extinct language of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the ancient world

"Phoenician" in song lyrics

See how phoenician is used in real songs:

  • "Temporarily Nashvillian, Permanently Phoenician"
    Knowdaverbs f/ Advocates, 1/2 Breed, Soul Snatchas — Iguanas in the Midst
  • "the phoenician"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the 20phoenician"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "phoenician"

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