Larissean
/ləˈrɪsiən/noun
Relating to Larissa, especially the ancient city of Larissa in Thessaly, Greece.
Did you know?Larissa’s name is probably pre-Greek, meaning its deepest origin predates the Greek language and remains uncertain; the proposed meaning “fortress” is plausible but not proven.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Greek
Pre-Greek
*Larisa
“A reconstructed place-name of uncertain origin, possibly connected with a fortress or citadel.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Λάρισσα (Lárissa)
“Larissa, the name of several ancient Greek settlements, most famously the city in Thessaly.”
Classical Antiquity
Greek
Λαρισσαῖος (Larissaîos)
“Of or relating to Larissa.”
Roman Antiquity
Latin
Larissa
“The Latin form of the Greek place-name.”
Modern English
English
Larissean
“Relating to Larissa or its ancient inhabitants.”
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