Etruscan

[ ih-truhs-kuhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to Etruria, its inhabitants, civilization, art, or language.

noun

1. an inhabitant of ancient Etruria.
2. the extinct language of Etruria, not known to be related to any other language. : Etr.

Etruscan

/ ɪˈtrʌskən; ɪˈtrʊərɪən /

noun

1. a member of an ancient people of central Italy whose civilization influenced the Romans, who had suppressed them by about 200 bc
2. the non-Indo-European language of the ancient Etruscans, whose few surviving records have not been fully interpreted

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Etruria, the Etruscans, their culture, or their language

Word History and Origins

Origin of Etruscan¹

1700–10; < Latin Etrusc ( us ) of Etruria + -an

Example Sentences

A final chapter covers the Etruscan antiquities at a Florence museum.

From Washington Post

Many years later, it is his book of Etruscan places that resonates.

From Washington Post

Balanchine danced the role of Polio and Tanaquil, the Etruscan Queen sensitive to omens, danced the victim.

From The Daily Beast

The first name is that of an Etruscan Queen, one sensitive to omens.

From The Daily Beast

The name was once supposed to mean "the black (ter) room," but many scholars recognize in it the original Etruscan word for house.

From Project Gutenberg

In some Etruscan paintings we have scenes which are supposed to indicate the preparation of a bride for the wedding ceremony.

From Project Gutenberg

They were the excellencies of flesh and spirit, and according to Etruscan mythology they were man and wife.

From Project Gutenberg

A number of examples of bridgework have been found in the old Etruscan tombs.

From Project Gutenberg

There are some Etruscan bronzes remaining in the museums of Europe.

From Project Gutenberg