Locrian

British  

/ ˈlɒk-, ˈləʊkrɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Locris, an ancient region of central Greece, or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Locris

Example Sentences

Classical music has too many rules for its own good, but the enterprising Locrian Chamber Players have two laudable ones.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2015

The Locrian Chamber Players have several quirky policies, and they usually honor them to the letter.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2011

Phocian and the Locrian of Opus have also forms like Aeolic in -εσσι.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

The great matter was that he was ascending, for he knew that he must cross the ridge of Oeta before he struck the Locrian glens that led to the Far-Darter's shrine.

From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John

Meanwhile Pythodorus had taken the command of Laches' ships, and towards the end of winter sailed against the Locrian fort, which Laches had formerly taken, and returned after being defeated in battle by the Locrians.

From The History of the Peloponnesian War by Crawley, Richard