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Sabaean

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Sa·bae·an  (s-bn)
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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But one thing thou wilt not deny, Sancho; when thou camest close to her didst thou not perceive a Sabaean odour, an aromatic fragrance, a, I know not what, delicious, that I cannot find a name for; I mean a redolence, an exhalation, as if thou wert in the shop of some dainty glover?
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