zyr·i·an \ˈzirēən\noun (pluralzyrianorzyrians) Usage: capitalized Etymology: from Zyrian Autonomous Area (Komi Republic), Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1.: komi 1 2.alsozir·yen\ˈzirˌyen, zə̇rˈy-\[ziryen from French zyriène]: the Finno-Ugric language of the Komi people — called also Komi; see uralic languages table