ASMONEAN

As`mo*ne"an, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the patriotic Jewish family to which the Maccabees belonged; Maccabean; as, the Asmonean dynasty. [Written also Asmonæan.]

As`mo*ne"an, n.

Definition: One of the Asmonean family. The Asmoneans were leaders and rulers of the Jews from 168 to 35 b. c.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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