Samian

[ sey-mee-uhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Samian

/ ˈseɪmɪən /

Origin of Samian¹

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

Soon after this the Samian war broke out, in which Pericles gained high renown as a naval commander.

In vain—in vain: strike other chords;Fill high the cup with Samian wine!

Would you have recognized the cheerful, happy, careless Amasis in that gloomy answer to his Samian friend?

The Samian left the guard-room and went back directly to the two friends, who were waiting impatiently for him.

Hellenistic ware is forerunner of Samian or Aretine red pottery with moulded designs.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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