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Locrian

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈləʊkɹiən/
  • /ˈlɒkɹiən/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to the ancient Greek region of Locris.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Designating an ancient Greek mode, of uncertain detail.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Designating a minor scale with the second and fifth scale degrees lowered by a semitone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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History

Etymology

From Latin Locris + -an.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: lokriszi — pertaining to the ancient Greek region of Locris
  • Hungarian: lokriszi — music: designating a minor scale with the second and fifth scale degrees lowered by a semitone