messapianEtymologyFrom Messapi + -ian, from Ancient Greek Μεσσάπιος (Messápios).messapian means of or pertaining to these people. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.adjOf or pertaining to these people.nameThe language spoken by these people.nounA member of the ancient inhabitants of the region of Apulia in Southern Italy.