milesian

Speech parts

1. milesian - Noun

2. milesian - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants.

Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. c.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish.

A native or inhabitant of Miletus.

A native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

irish irishman hibernian irish boy irish man irish guy irish boys

Anagrams

alienism

Examples

Milesian school The first Presocratic philosophers were from Miletus on the western coast of Anatolia. Source: Internet

The Milesian philosopher Thales is also known to have studied philosophy in Mesopotamia. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Miles Platting Miles Standish miles to go before I sleep Milesian tale milesima Mileski