Phocian
/ˈfəʊʃɪən/ /ˈfəʊsɪən/Ancient Greek History
noun
A native or inhabitant of Phocis, a small state in the centre of Ancient Greece.
adjective
Of or relating to Phocis or its inhabitants.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. Either from classical Latin Phōcis (ancient Greek Φωκίς), the name of Phocis, a state in ancient Greece + -ian, or from classical Latin Phōciī inhabitants of Phocis + -an.
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