Definition of Socotran
:of, relating to, or characteristic of the Indian Ocean island of Socotra
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Origin and Etymology of socotran
Socotra, Sokotra, island in the Indian ocean + English -an or -ine
Definition of Socotran
plural -s
:a native or inhabitant of the Indian Ocean island of Socotra
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Origin and Etymology of socotran
Socotra, Sokotra + English -an (noun suffix)
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