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| E·trus·can [ i trúskən ] (plural E·trus·cans) |
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1. member of an ancient people from Etruria: a member of an ancient people who lived in Etruria and were overcome by the Romans during the 2nd century bc. Their civilization flourished between about 800 and 300 bc.
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2. ancient language of Etruria: an extinct language spoken in ancient Etruria that has no relation to Indo-European languages
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| [Early 18th century. < Latin Etruscus "of Etruria"] |
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 E·trus·can adjective |
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