I. ˈfrijēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin phrygianus, from Phrygia, ancient country in west central Asia Minor + Latin -anus -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient country of Phrygia
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Phrygians
II. noun
( -s )
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of ancient Phrygia
2. capitalized : the language of the Phrygians that is generally assumed to be Indo-European but of uncertain position within the family
3. usually capitalized : montanist