Definition of "Salian"

Salian¹

/ˈseɪ.li.ən/

noun
plural Salians
1. (historical) A member of the Salii, the chief priests of Mars in ancient Rome.
adjective
comparative more Salian, superlative most Salian
1. (historical) Of or related to the Salii, the priests of Mars in ancient Rome.

Salian²

/ˈseɪ.li.ən/

noun
plural Salians
1. (historical) A person belonging to the German and Frankish tribes near the Ijssel River in antiquity.
2. (historical) A member of a German royal dynasty of the 11th–12th centuries.
adjective
comparative more Salian, superlative most Salian
1. (historical) Of or related to the Salii, the Salian people.
2. (historical) Of or related to the Salian dynasty.