Definition for Etruscan

Etruscan, proper adj. [L. etrusc-us + an < unknown origin.]

Classical; ancient; prehistoric; pertaining to Etruria (now Tuscany); of the early southern European civilization that influenced Roman culture; concerning the newly discovered, untranslatable extinct language of Italy; [fig.] white-on-blue filigree pottery style; [see ED letters.]

Return to page 30 of the letter “E”.