Circassian

[ ser-kash-uhn, -ee-uhn ]

/ sərˈkæʃ ən, -i ən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Circassia.

a group of North Caucasian languages, including Kabardian.

a literary language based on the western dialects of the Circassian group.

adjective

of or relating to Circassia, its inhabitants, often with respect to their legendary beauty, or their language.

Origin of Circassian

First recorded in 1545–55; from Medieval Latin or New Latin Circassi(a) + -an

Words nearby Circassian

circa, circadian, circadian rhythm, circannual, Circassia, Circassian, Circassian walnut, Circe, circinate, circinate retinopathy, Circinus

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Example sentences from the Web for Circassian

Communities were spilt into smaller and smaller units, while signs in villages warned against speaking Circassian in public areas.
The Lost Tribe Of Sochi|Peter Schwartzstein|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“This is like having the Olympics in Auschwitz,” tweeted one young Circassian activist.
The Lost Tribe Of Sochi|Peter Schwartzstein|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our hero was now, in every sense of the word, a Circassian Chief; and a truly brave and noble one did he prove himself.
The Circassian Chief|W.H.G. Kingston
This feeling actuated many of the crew of the Circassian, and they had already retreated to the boats.
The Pirate and The Three Cutters|Frederick Marryat

And to her had been intrusted the bringing up of the Circassian king's daughter!
The Green Book|Mr Jkai
It was rumoured that she was a Circassian Princess, "the heroine of strange romances."
Love affairs of the Courts of Europe|Thornton Hall
Of a sudden the wind lulled, and the Circassian righted from her careen.
The Pirate and The Three Cutters|Frederick Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for Circassian

Circassian

/ (sɜːˈkæsɪən) /

noun

a native of Circassia

a language or languages spoken in Circassia, belonging to the North-West Caucasian familySee also Adygei, Kabardian

adjective Also: Circassic

relating to Circassia, its people, or language

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单词	circassian
释义	Circassian [ ser-kash-uhn, -ee-uhn ] / sərˈkæʃ ən, -i ən / noun a native or inhabitant of Circassia. a group of North Caucasian languages, including Kabardian. a literary language based on the western dialects of the Circassian group. adjective of or relating to Circassia, its inhabitants, often with respect to their legendary beauty, or their language. Origin of Circassian First recorded in 1545–55; from Medieval Latin or New Latin Circassi(a) + -an Words nearby Circassian circa, circadian, circadian rhythm, circannual, Circassia, Circassian, Circassian walnut, Circe, circinate, circinate retinopathy, Circinus Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Circassian Communities were spilt into smaller and smaller units, while signs in villages warned against speaking Circassian in public areas. The Lost Tribe Of Sochi\|Peter Schwartzstein\|February 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “This is like having the Olympics in Auschwitz,” tweeted one young Circassian activist. The Lost Tribe Of Sochi\|Peter Schwartzstein\|February 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our hero was now, in every sense of the word, a Circassian Chief; and a truly brave and noble one did he prove himself. The Circassian Chief\|W.H.G. Kingston This feeling actuated many of the crew of the Circassian, and they had already retreated to the boats. The Pirate and The Three Cutters\|Frederick Marryat And to her had been intrusted the bringing up of the Circassian king's daughter! The Green Book\|Mr Jkai It was rumoured that she was a Circassian Princess, "the heroine of strange romances." Love affairs of the Courts of Europe\|Thornton Hall Of a sudden the wind lulled, and the Circassian righted from her careen. The Pirate and The Three Cutters\|Frederick Marryat British Dictionary definitions for Circassian Circassian / (sɜːˈkæsɪən) / noun a native of Circassia a language or languages spoken in Circassia, belonging to the North-West Caucasian familySee also Adygei, Kabardian adjective Also: Circassic relating to Circassia, its people, or language Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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