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1Mongolian

adjective Mon·go·lian \män-ˈgōl-yən, mäŋ-, -ˈgō-lē-ən\

Definition of MONGOLIAN

1
:  of, relating to, or constituting Mongolia, the Mongolian People's Republic, the Mongols, or Mongolian
2
usually offensive :  of, relating to, or affected with Down syndrome
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First Known Use of MONGOLIAN

1706

Rhymes with MONGOLIAN

aeolian, Aeolian, Bristolian, eolian, napoleon, simoleon, Tyrolean, Walpolian

2Mongolian

noun

Definition of MONGOLIAN

1
a :  the language of the Mongol people
b :  a family of Altaic languages that includes the languages of the Mongols and the Kalmucks
2
a :  mongol 1
b :  a person of Mongoloid racial stock
c :  a native or inhabitant of Mongolia
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First Known Use of MONGOLIAN

1846

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Mongolian
  2. Mongolian bluebeard
  3. Mongolian gerbil
  4. Mongolian pheasant
  5. Mongolian release
  6. Outer Mongolia
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