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MILESIAN
Etymology 1
Noun
Milesian (plural Milesians)
(historical) a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor. [from 16th c.]
a follower of the Milesian school of philosophy founded by Thales
Hyponyms
• Thalesian
• Anaximanderian
• Anaximenean
Adjective
Milesian (comparative more Milesian, superlative most Milesian)
Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants. [from 16th c.]
Etymology 2
Adjective
Milesian (comparative more Milesian, superlative most Milesian)
Pertaining to Milesius or his people; Irish.
Noun
Milesian (plural Milesians)
A member of a people in Irish mythology, the descendants of MĂl Espáine.
(dated, sometimes humorous) An Irishman; someone of Irish origin.
Anagrams
• Emilians, alienism
Source: Wiktionary
Mi*le"sian, a. Etym: [L. Milesius, Gr.
1. (Anc. Geog.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants.
2. (Irish Legendary Hist.)
Definition: Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. c.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish.
Mi*le"sian, n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Miletus.
2. A native or inhabitant of Ireland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NAUSEATING
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
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