Curonian
/kjʊəˈroʊniən/noun
Relating to Curonia, the historical region inhabited by the Curonians in present-day Latvia and Lithuania.
Did you know?Curonian comes from the Curonians, a once-powerful Baltic tribe whose name survived in place-names and history even after their language and identity were absorbed by later states.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient/Medieval Baltic
Baltic
Kuršiai / *Kurōn-
“The Curonian people, a Baltic tribe along the southeastern Baltic coast”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Curones / Curonia
“Latinized forms referring to the Curonians and their land”
Middle English
English
Curonian
“Pertaining to the Curonians or Curonia”
Modern English
English
Curonian
“Relating to Curonia, the historical region and people”
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