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Circassian

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Cir·cas·sian  (sr-kshn, -ksh-n)
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Circassia.
2. The Caucasian language of the Circassians.
adj.
Of or relating to Circassia or its people, language, or culture.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.CircassianCircassian - a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia
Caucasia, Caucasus - a large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource
Caucasian, White, White person - a member of the Caucasoid race
Abkhas, Abkhasian, Abkhaz, Abkhazian - a member of the Circassian people who live to the east of the Black Sea
2.Circassian - a mostly Sunni Muslim community living in northwestern Caucasia
community - a group of people living in a particular local area; "the team is drawn from all parts of the community"
Caucasia, Caucasus - a large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource
3.Circassian - a northern Caucasian language spoken by the Circassian
Caucasian language, Caucasian - a number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that are unrelated to languages spoken elsewhere
Abkhasian, Abkhazian - a Circassian language spoken by the Abkhaz


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How contemptible would the brightest Circassian beauty, drest in all the jewels of the Indies, appear to my eyes
He doffed his Circassian cap to his master and looked at him scornfully.
Hemp is a dusky, dark fellow, a sort of Indian; but Manilla is as a golden-haired Circassian to behold.
 
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