释义 |
tar·tes·sian I. \tärˈtesēən, -eshən\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin tartessius (from Tartessus, ancient kingdom on the southwestern coast of Spain) + English -an (adjective suffix) 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Tartessus, Spain 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Tartessus II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Latin Tartessii the inhabitants of Tarsessus + English -an (n. suffix) : a native or inhabitant of ancient Tartessus |