I. ˈsirēˌak adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin syriacus Syrian, from Greek syriakos, from Syria
1. : of, relating to, or written in Syriac
2. : using or versed in Syriac
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
1. : aramaic
2.
a. : a literary language based on an eastern Aramaic dialect and used as the literary and liturgical language by several Eastern churches
b. : a form of Aramaic spoken by eastern Christian communities