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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the dialect spoken there in classical times;
- Example: "Boeotian dialects"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Boeotian \B[oe]*o"tian\ (b[-e]*[=o]"shan), a. [L. Boeotia, Gr.
   boiwti`a, noted for its moist, thick atmosphere, and the
   dullness and stupidity of its inhabitants.]
   Of or pertaining to B[oe]otia. -- n. A native of B[oe]otia;
   also, one who is dull and ignorant.
   [1913 Webster]

   2. Hence: Stupid; dull; obtuse. -- n. One who is dull and
      ignorant.
      [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

Boeotian
    adj 1: of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the
           dialect spoken there in classical times; "Boeotian
           dialects"