Circassian

Dictionary: Cir·cas·sian (sər-kăsh'ən, -kăsh'ē-ən) pronunciation

A native or inhabitant of Circassia.
The Caucasian language of the Circassians.

adj.
Of or relating to Circassia or its people, language, or culture.

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WordNet: Circassian

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a member of a Caucasian people living in the Caucasus but not speaking an Indo-European language

Meaning #2: a northern Caucasian language spoken by the Circassian people

Wikipedia: Circassian

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The term Circassian may refer to:

Circassians, term used to designated various peoples of the north Caucasus.

Northwest Caucasian languages, specifically:
- Adyghe language, West Circassian
- Kabardian language, East Circassian
Khanjali, a Circassian dagger
Circassian beauties

Other uses

USS Circassian, a Union Navy steamship in the American civil war

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