Valyrian

Valyrian proper noun: a family of constructed languages created by David J. Peterson for the television adaptation of Game of Thrones.

Proper noun

Valyrian

A family of constructed languages created by David J. Peterson for the television adaptation of Game of Thrones.
- The most developed of these families is the Valyrian family of languages, which Martin based on Romance.2015, David J. Peterson, “The Languages of Ice and Fire”, in Jes Battis, Susan Johnston, editors, Mastering the Game of Thrones: Essays on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, page 18
- Among its most innovative features were Dothraki and Valyrian languages specially created by US linguist David J. Peterson and subtitled on screen.2015, Jared Shurin, “Game of Thrones”, in Paul Condon, editor, 1001 TV Series You Must Watch Before You Die, page 827

Valyrian (plural Valyrians)

A fictional person who speaks the language in A Song of Ice and Fire and its adaptation Game of Thrones.
- The far-away House Targaryen and its handful of dragons survived the cataclysmic event and rose to power after the downfall of the Valyrians.2022 August 28, Lorraine Ali, “‘House of the Dragon’ recap: The girl who would be king”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the...

plural	Valyrians

From Valyria (“fictional location”) + -n.

What does Valyrian mean?: Valyrian means a family of constructed languages created by David J. Peterson for the television adaptation of Game of Thrones.
What part of speech is Valyrian?: Valyrian can be a proper noun or a noun.

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