tyre

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chiefly British spelling of tire

Tyrian

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adjective

Tyr·​i·​an ˈtirēən How to pronounce Tyrian (audio)
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: of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people
2
or tyrian : of the color Tyrian purple

Tyrian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin tyrius Tyrian (from Greek tyrios, from Tyros Tyre, famous maritime city of ancient Phoenicia) + English -an

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“Tyre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyre. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

tyre

chiefly British variant of tire

Geographical Definition

Tyre

geographical name

ˈtī(-ə)r How to pronounce Tyre (audio)
variants or Tyrus
ˈtī-rəs How to pronounce Tyre (audio)
port on the Mediterranean Sea and chief city of ancient Phoenicia

Note: On the site of Tyre now stands the town of Sur in southern Lebanon.

Tyrian
ˈtir-ē-ən How to pronounce Tyre (audio)
adjective or noun

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