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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

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