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Molossian

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to Molossia or Molossians.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A member of the ancient Epirote ethnos which Olympias came from.

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noun

Meaning 3

A breed of large dog of classical antiquity native to Epirus, resembling a mastiff and used as a hunting dog and guard dog.

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Molossian dog, Molossian hound, Molossus

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History

Etymology

From Molossia + -n.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Marathi: मोलोस्सियन (molossiyan) — person from Molossia
  • Portuguese: molosso — person from Molossia