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Phrygian Definition & Meaning

phrygian
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Phrygia
  2. a Thraco-Phrygian language spoken by the ancient inhabitants of Phrygia and now extinct--preserved only in a few inscriptions

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What does phrygian mean?
a native or inhabitant of Phrygia a Thraco-Phrygian language spoken by the ancient inhabitants of Phrygia and now extinct--preserved only in a few inscriptions
What part of speech is phrygian?
Phrygian is a noun.
How many definitions does phrygian have?
Phrygian has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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