(ˈtɪrɪən) n1. (Historical Terms) a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre2. (Colours) short for Tyrian purple2adj (Historical Terms) of or relating to ancient Tyre
Tyr•i•an
(ˈtɪr i ən)
adj. 1. of or pertaining to ancient Tyre or its residents. 2. of the color of Tyrian purple. [1505–15; < Latin Tyri(us) (< Greek Týrios, derivative of Týros Tyre) + -an1]EncyclopediaSeeTyre