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Columbian

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Co·lum·bi·an  (k-lmb-n)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the United States.
2. Of or relating to Christopher Columbus.
Columbian [kəˈlʌmbɪən]
adj
1. (Placename) of or relating to the United States
2. (Historical Terms) relating to Christopher Columbus (Spanish name Cristóbal Colón, Italian name Cristoforo Colombo.; 1451-1506), Italian navigator and explorer in the service of Spain, who discovered the New World (1492)
n
(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 16 point; two-line Brevier
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Adj.1.Columbian - of or relating to Christopher Columbus


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