Pompeian

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of Pompeiian. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    A follower of Pompey
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of Pompeiian. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to Pompey

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin Pompeiānus, from Pompeiī + -ānus. By surface analysis, Pompeii + -ian.

Etymology 2

From Latin Pompeiānus, from Pompeius + -ānus. By surface analysis, Pompey + -ian.

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