I. ī-ˈä-nik adjective
Etymology: Latin & Middle French; Middle French ionique, from Latin ionicus, from Greek iōnikos, from Iōnia Ionia
Date: 1585
1. : of or relating to the ancient Greek architectural order distinguished especially by fluted columns on bases and scroll volutes in its capitals — see order illustration
2. : of or relating to Ionia or the Ionians
II. noun
Date: 1668
: a dialect of ancient Greek spoken especially in Ionia and the Cyclades