Volscian

English

Etymology

Latin Volscī + English -an

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) enPR: vŏlʹshən, IPA^(key): /ˈvɒlʃən/

Adjective

Volscian (not comparable)

1. Or, or relating to, the people or language of the Volsci.

Translations

related to the Volsci

• Finnish: volskilainen
• German: volskisch
• Portuguese: volsco m

Noun

Volscian (plural Volscians)

1. An inhabitant of Volsci, or a person of Volscian descent.

Translations

a person of Volscian descent

• Finnish: volski (fi)
• German: Volsker m, Volskerin f

Proper noun

Volscian

1. An Italic language formerly spoken by the Volsci and becoming extinct sometime after the 3rd century BC.

Translations

an Italic language

• Finnish: volski (fi)
• German: Volskisch n

Further reading

• Linguist List entry for Volscian, code xvo

Anagrams

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