I. ˈtarən.ˌtīn, -ˌtēn; təˈrent ə n adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin tarentinus, from Tarentum Taranto (from Greek Tarant-, Taras ) + -inus -ine
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Tarentum, a Greek city of ancient Italy
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Tarentum
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
: a native or inhabitant of Tarentum