SIBERIAN

Siberian

(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of Siberia or the Siberians; “Siberian natural resources”; “Siberian coal miners”; “the Siberian tundra”

Siberian

(noun) a native or inhabitant of Siberia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Si*be"ri*an, a. Etym: [From Siberia, Russ. Sibire.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Siberia, a region comprising all northern Asia and belonging to Russia; as, a Siberian winter.

– n.

Definition: A native or inhabitant of Siberia. Siberian crab (Bot.), the Siberian crab apple. See Crab apple, under Crab.

– Siberian dog (Zoöl.), one of a large breed of dogs having erect ears and the hair of the body and tail very long. It is distinguished for endurance of fatigue when used for the purpose of draught.

– Siberian pea tree (Bot.), a small leguminous tree (Cragana arborescens) with yellow flowers. It is a native of Siberia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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