Xanthian
of or relating to the ancient city of xanthus.
historical examples
blackwood’s edinburgh magazine, volume 61, no. 380, june, 1847 various
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 10, slice 2 various
adjective
of or relating to the ancient lycian city of xanthus or its inhabitants
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