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Scythian

noun Scyth·i·an \ˈsi-thē-ən, -thē-\

Definition of SCYTHIAN

1
:  a member of an ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia
2
:  the Iranian language of the Scythians
Scythian adjective
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Origin of SCYTHIAN

Latin Scytha, from Greek Skythēs
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Anthropology Terms

ectomorph, ethnography, prehistory, yurt

Rhymes with SCYTHIAN

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