Chaldean, Chaldaean, Chaldee
(adjective) of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture
Chaldean, Chaldaean, Chaldee
(noun) an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
Chaldean, Chaldaean, Chaldee
(noun) a wise man skilled in occult learning
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Chal*de"an, a. Etym: [L. Chaldaeus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Chaldea.
– n. (a) A native or inhabitant of Chaldea. (b) A learned man, esp. an astrologer; -- so called among the Eastern nations, because astrology and the kindred arts were much cultivated by the Chaldeans. (c) Nestorian.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 December 2024
(noun) a permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session
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