Iapygian

1 of 2

noun

Ia·​pyg·​ian

ˌīəˈpij(ē)ən

plural -s

1

: a member of one of several peoples anciently inhabiting the peninsula of Apulia in southeastern Italy

2

: the language of the Iapygians

Iapygian

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to the Iapygians

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Iapygia, ancient region in southeastern Italy (from Latin, from Greek) + English -an

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