I. tärˈtesēən, -eshən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin tartessi us (from Tartessus, ancient kingdom on the southwestern coast of Spain) + English -an (adjective suffix)
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Tartessus, Spain
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Tartessus
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin Tartessii the inhabitants of Tarsessus + English -an (n. suffix)
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Tartessus