Salian

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈseɪ.li.ən/ === Etymology 1 === From Latin Salianus, from Salii + -ānus (“-an: forming adjectives”), from salīre (“to jump, to leap”) + -īus (“-y: forming adjectives”). ==== Noun ==== Salian (plural Salians) (historical) A member of the Salii, the chief priests of Mars in ancient Rome. ===== Synonyms ===== Salii (collective) ==== Adjective ==== Salian (comparative more Salian, superlative most Salian) (historical) Of or related to the Salii, the priests of Mars in ancient Rome. === Etymology 2 === From Latin Salianus, from Salii + -ānus (“-an: forming adjectives”), from Sala (“the IJssel River”) + -īus (“-y: forming adjectives”). Cognate with Salic. ==== Noun ==== Salian (plural Salians) (historical) A person belonging to the German and Frankish tribes near the IJssel River in antiquity. (historical) A member of a German royal dynasty of the 11th–12th centuries. ===== Synonyms ===== (people near the IJssel in antiquity): Salii (collective) ==== Adjective ==== Salian (comparative more Salian, superlative most Salian) (historical) Of or related to the Salii, the Salian people. (historical) Of or related to the Salian dynasty. ===== Synonyms ===== (of the Salian people): Salic, Salique (of the Salian dynasty): Salic === Anagrams === nasial, salina, Aslian, Alanis, lanais, lianas, Salina