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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