Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

Cimmerian

Pronunciation: /sɪˈmɪərɪən/
Definition of Cimmerian

noun

  • 1a member of an ancient nomadic people who overran Asia Minor in the 7th century bc.
  • 2 Greek Mythology a member of a mythical people living in perpetual mist and darkness near the land of the dead.

adjective

  • relating to the Cimmerians.

Origin:

via Latin from Greek Kimmerios + -an

Cimmerian in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Cimmerian in the US English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …