Samian

[ sey-mee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Greek island of Samos.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Samos.

Samian

/ ˈseɪmɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Samos

Word History and Origins

Origin of Samian¹

1570–80; < Latin Sami ( us ) (< Greek Sámios of Samos ) + -an

Example Sentences

High quality tableware called Samian pottery and spoons, pins and brooches were also unearthed.

From BBC

It's been described as a limestone fragment of Myron Samian Athena and coming from an "Old German collection, bought before 1980."

From Fox News

The statue, identified by the government as “Fragment of Myron’s Samian Athena, Limestone, Roman, 1st – 2nd century A.D.,” was not available for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to the fort, which was built in the cathedral city in 55 A.D., coins and pottery made for the military and "fine red Samian tableware imported from France" were discovered.

From Fox News

As we stood on the slimy waterstairs – a favoured spot for a quiet drink, evidenced by the litter of bottles and cans – Sumnall produced from her bag a Roman dress pin, and the base of an expensive imported Samian ware jar, which she picked up on the shore a few days earlier.

From The Guardian