Sa·bae·an (s -b  n)n. An extinct Semitic language spoken in ancient Sheba. |
Sabaean, Sabean [səˈbiːən]
n
1. (Historical Terms) (Social Science / Peoples) an inhabitant or native of ancient Saba
2. (Historical Terms) (Linguistics / Languages) the ancient Semitic language of Saba
adj
(Historical Terms) (Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) (Linguistics / Languages) of or relating to ancient Saba, its inhabitants, or their language
[from Latin Sabaeus, from Greek Sabaios belonging to Saba (Sheba)]
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