English Explanatory Dictionary

Caspian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the Caspian Sea or the region around it.
noun
  1. A member of the ancient people dwelling along the southern and southwestern shores of the Caspian Sea, in the region which was called Caspiane after them.
  2. A person from a country that borders the Caspian Sea.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæspi.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Caspian.wav

Word forms

Caspian Caspians

Etymology

From Latin Caspius + -an.

Derived words

Caspian Gates Caspian monitor Caspian shemaya
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