Apulian

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adjective

Apu·​lian ə-ˈpyül-yən 

-ˈpyü-lē-ən

: of or relating to the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia) or the Apulians

Apulian

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noun

Apu·​lian ə-ˈpyül-yən 

-ˈpyü-lē-ən

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia)

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Apulia (Italian Puglia), compartimento of southeastern Italy + English -an

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