Phrygian

Definition of Phrygian

Phryg´i`an

a.

1.

Of or pertaining to Phrygia, or to its inhabitants.

Phrygian mode
(Mus.) one of the ancient Greek modes, very bold and vehement in style; - so called because fabled to have been invented by the Phrygian Marsyas.

Phrygian stone
a light, spongy stone, resembling a pumice, - used by the ancients in dyeing, and said to be drying and astringent. - Moore (Encyc. of Music).

n.

1.

A native or inhabitant of Phrygia.

2.

(Eccl. Hist.) A Montanist.

Related Words

Colossian, denizen, dweller, indweller, inhabitant

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