umbrian
IPA: ˈʌmbriʌn
Root Word: Umbrian
noun
- An inhabitant of Umbria.
- An extinct Italic language formerly spoken by the Umbri in the ancient Italian region of Umbria.
adjective
- Relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language.
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Examples of "umbrian" in Sentences
- Umbrian was also written in the Latin alphabet.
- The interior has 14th century votive frescoes from the Umbrian school.
- It was built over an ancient pagan temple of the Umbrian goddess Cupra.
- Umbrian women throughout history have been know for their great beauty.
- The reliefs were carved by an Umbrian sculptor, probably of local origin.
- The Umbrian too revered Mars as their father and had the 'picus' as sacred.
- The use of augury is well documented among Sabins, Umbrians and other Latins.
- There can be an influence in Latium but it not credible for Umbrian and Sabins.
- The churches of this city contain many paintings of the ancient Umbrian school.
- One important work of art is the 13th century Crucifixion of the Umbrian school.