Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Phrygian — can refer to: *A person from Phrygia *Phrygian cap once characteristic of the region * Phrygian language *Phrygian mode in music * Phrygian Valley, a historic location in northwestern Turkey … Wikipedia
Phrygian — Phryg i*an, a. [L. Phrygius, Gr. ?, fr. ? Phrygia, a country of Asia Minor.] Of or pertaining to Phrygia, or to its inhabitants. [1913 Webster] {Phrygian mode} (Mus.), one of the ancient Greek modes, very bold and vehement in style; so called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phrygian — Phryg i*an, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Phrygia. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eccl. Hist.) A Montanist. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phrygian — [frij′ē ən, frij′ən] adj. of Phrygia or its people, language, or culture n. 1. a person born or living in Phrygia 2. the extinct Indo European language of the ancient Phrygians, preserved only in fragmentary inscriptions … English World dictionary
Phrygian — n. & adj. n. 1 a native or inhabitant of ancient Phrygia in central Asia Minor. 2 the language of this people. adj. of or relating to Phrygia or its people or language. Phrases and idioms: Phrygian bonnet (or cap) an ancient conical cap with the… … Useful english dictionary
Phrygian — noun Date: 15th century 1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Phrygia 2. the extinct Indo European language of the Phrygians see Indo European languages table • Phrygian adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
Phrygian — 1. adjective Of or relating to Phrygia, its people, their language, or their culture. 2. noun a) A native or inhabitant of Phrygia. b) The language of the Phrygian people … Wiktionary
Phrygian Gates — is a piano piece written by minimalist composer John Coolidge Adams in 1977 1978.The piece, together with its smaller companion China Gates is what is considered Adams opus one . They are, according to his own claims, his first compositions… … Wikipedia
Phrygian mode — Phrygian Phryg i*an, a. [L. Phrygius, Gr. ?, fr. ? Phrygia, a country of Asia Minor.] Of or pertaining to Phrygia, or to its inhabitants. [1913 Webster] {Phrygian mode} (Mus.), one of the ancient Greek modes, very bold and vehement in style; so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phrygian stone — Phrygian Phryg i*an, a. [L. Phrygius, Gr. ?, fr. ? Phrygia, a country of Asia Minor.] Of or pertaining to Phrygia, or to its inhabitants. [1913 Webster] {Phrygian mode} (Mus.), one of the ancient Greek modes, very bold and vehement in style; so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
