Circassian: Meaning and Definition of
Cir•cas•sian
Pronunciation: (sur-kash'un, -ē-un), [key]
— n.
- 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.
—adj.
- of or pertaining to Circassia, its inhabitants, often with respect to their legendary beauty, or their language.
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