Perusian
/pəˈruːʒən/noun
Relating to Perusia, the ancient Roman name for the Italian city now called Perugia, or to its inhabitants.
Did you know?Perusia was captured and burned in 40 BCE after a siege during the Perusine War, when Octavian defeated forces loyal to Mark Antony.
Etymological Timeline
Etruscan period
Etruscan
Perusia
“The ancient name of the city; its deeper Etruscan etymology remains uncertain.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Perusia
“Roman name for the Etruscan city in central Italy.”
40 BCE
Latin
Bellum Perusinum
“The Perusine War, a civil conflict ending in Octavian’s capture of Perusia.”
Medieval period
Italian
Perugia
“The evolved Italian name of the city.”
Modern English
English
Perusian
“Relating to ancient Perusia or its people; an uncommon historical adjective.”