isthmian

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adj.

Of, relating to, or forming an isthmus.
Of or relating to the Isthmus of Corinth, especially with regard to the biennial Pan-Hellenic games held there in antiquity.

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(ĭs'mĭk) or isth·mi·an (ĭs'mē-ən)
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Relating to an anatomical isthmus.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or forming an isthmus
Pertains to noun: isthmus (meaning #1)

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