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E⋅phe⋅sian

  [i-fee-zhuhn]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to Ephesus.
–noun
2. a native or inhabitant of Ephesus.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME Effesian < L Ephesi(us) (< Gk Ephésios) + -an
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E·phe·sian   (ĭ-fē'zhən)   
n.  

  1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Ephesus.

  2. Ephesians (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Eph. or Ep See Table at Bible.

adj.  Of or relating to ancient Ephesus or its people, language, or culture.

[From Latin Ephesiī, inhabitants of Ephesus, from Greek Ephesioi, from Ephesos, Ephesus.]
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