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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of the ancient inhabitants of the region of Apulia in Southern Italy.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to these people. not-comparable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The language spoken by these people.

Synonyms

All synonyms

englishlanguage

Etymology

From Messapi + -ian, from Ancient Greek Μεσσάπιος (Messápios).

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