Colchian

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adjective

Col·​chi·​an ˈkälkēən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Colchis, an ancient region in Asia

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Colchians

Colchian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Colchis

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Colchis (from Greek Kolchis) + English -an

Geographical Definition

Colchis

geographical name

Col·​chis ˈkäl-kəs 

ancient country bordering on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus Mountains; area now constitutes the western part of the Republic of Georgia

Colchian

ˈkäl-kē-ən 

adjective or noun