CIRCASSIAN
Circassian
(noun) a northern Caucasian language spoken by the Circassian
Circassian
(noun) a mostly Sunni Muslim community living in northwestern Caucasia
Circassian
(noun) a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Circassian
A North Caucasian language group spoken in Circassia in North West Caucasus Russia.
(loosely) The Adyghe, Kabardian, Ubykh and even Abkhazian languages.
Noun
Circassian (plural Circassians)
A native or inhabitant of Circassia (historical) (nowadays shared by Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia), including the Adyghes, Ubykhs, and Abkhazs.
Synonym: Cherkess
Alternative form of Circassienne (“kind of light cashmere”)
Adjective
Circassian (comparative more Circassian, superlative most Circassian)
Of or pertaining to Circassia or Circassians
Source: Wiktionary
Cir*cas"sian, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Circassia, in Asia.
– n.
Definition: A native or inhabitant of Circassia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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