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Nubian

Syllabification: (Nu·bi·an)
Pronunciation: /ˈn(y)o͞obēən/
Definition of Nubian

noun

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Nubia.
  • 2the Nilo-Saharan language of the Nubians.
  • 3a goat of a short-haired breed with long pendant ears and long legs, originally from Africa.

adjective

  • relating to Nubia, its people, or their language.

Origin:

from medieval Latin Nubianus, from Nubia 'Nubia', from Latin Nubae 'Nubians'

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