Associations to the word «Grecian»

Wiktionary

GRECIAN, adjective. Greek
GRECIAN, noun. A native or inhabitant of Greece.
GRECIAN, noun. A senior pupil at [1].
GRECIAN, noun. A Jew who spoke Greek; a Hellenist.
GRECIAN, noun. One well versed in the Greek language, literature, or history.
GRECIAN BEND, noun. (dated) (informal) Among women, an affected way to carry the body, the upper part being inclined forward.
GRECIAN BENDS, noun. Plural of Grecian bend
GRECIAN FIRE, noun. Greek fire
GRECIAN KNOT, noun. A way of knotting up a woman's hair in imitation of the ancient Greek style.
GRECIAN KNOTS, noun. Plural of Grecian knot
GRECIAN LAUREL, noun. Alternative term for true laurel, to distinguish it from related species

Dictionary definition

GRECIAN, noun. A native or resident of Greece.
GRECIAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language; "Greek mythology"; "a Grecian robe".

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