/ Dictionary / Index P Prussian: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Prus•sian Pronunciation: (prush'un), [key] — adj. of or pertaining to Prussia or its inhabitants. characterized by, exemplifying, or resembling Prussianism. —n. a native or inhabitant of Prussia. (originally) one of a Lettic people formerly inhabiting territory along and near the coast at the southeastern corner of the Baltic Sea. a Baltic language formerly spoken in Prussia; Old Prussian. Abbr.: Pruss Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: prussian (Thesaurus) Prussia Prussian blue Related Content Daily Word Quiz: feline Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language