Idalian

adjective

Ida·​lian

(ˈ)ī¦dālēən,

-lyən

: of or relating to the ancient town Idalium that was a center of the worship of Aphrodite

Word History

Etymology

Idalium, ancient town in Cyprus + English -an

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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