Molossian

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noun

Mo·​los·​si·​an

məˈläsh(ē)ən,

-äsēən,

-äsyən

plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of Molossis, a district of ancient Epirus famous for its dogs

2

: a large dog of ancient times resembling a mastiff

Molossian

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient district of Molossis or Molossians

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Molossis, district in northwestern Greece + English -an

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