maeonian

\(ˈ)mē|ōnēən\ adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Maeonia, ancient country in Asia Minor (from Latin, from Greek Maionia) + English -an

: of or relating to ancient Maeonia afterward called Lydia and reputed to be the birthplace of Homer

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Maeonian /mē-ōˈni-ən/

noun and adjective

(a) Lydian

ORIGIN: Gr Maionia an old name for Lydia

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Maeonides /mē-onˈi-dēz/ noun

Homer, as a supposed native of Lydia