Teian

adjective

ˈtē(y)ən

: of or relating to the ancient city of Teos

produce his dainty translations of the Teian bard—Thomas Walsh

Word History

Etymology

Latin teius (from Greek tēios, from Tēos, Teōs Teos, ancient Greek city of Asia Minor) + English -an

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