Grecian

adjective Gre·cian \ˈgrē-shən\

: of or relating to ancient Greece

Full Definition of GRECIAN

: greek 1

— Grecian noun

— gre·cian·ize \-shə-ˌnīz\ transitive verb often capitalized

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Middle English greciane, ultimately from Latin Graecia Greece

First Known Use: 15th century

GRECIAN Defined for Kids

adjective Gre·cian \ˈgrē-shən\

: ²greek

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