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Milesian

/mʌɪˈliːzɪən/

noun4

  1. a follower of the Milesian school of philosophy founded by Thales
  2. (historical) a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor.
  3. A member of a people in Irish mythology, the descendants of Míl Espáine.
  4. (humorous, old-fashioned) An Irishman; someone of Irish origin.

adjective2

  1. Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants.
  2. Pertaining to Milesius or his people; Irish.
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