English Explanatory Dictionary

Molossian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of the ancient Epirote ethnos which Olympias came from.
  2. A breed of large dog of classical antiquity native to Epirus, resembling a mastiff and used as a hunting dog and guard dog.
adj
  1. Of or relating to Molossia or Molossians.

Word forms

Molossian Molossians more Molossian most Molossian

Etymology

From Molossia + -n.

Synonyms

Molossian dog Molossian hound Molossus
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