of, like, or characteristic of some quaint, romantic, unreal place
Origin:
after Ruritania, imaginary kingdom in novels by Anthony Hope
See Ruritanian in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a mythical place of high, typically comic-opera romance: designed Ruritanian uniforms for the honor guard.
Origin:
Origin: After Ruritania, imaginary realm in the novel The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope