Colossian

[kuh-losh-uhn]

Co·los·sian

[kuh-losh-uhn]
noun
1.
a native or inhabitant of Colossae.
2.
one of the Christians of Colossae, to whom Paul addressed one of his Epistles.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to Colossae or its inhabitants.

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Colossian is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
< Latin Coloss(ae) (< Greek Kolossaî) + -ian
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Colossian (kəˈlɒʃən)
 
n
1.  a native or inhabitant of Colossae
2.  New Testament any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St Paul's Epistle was addressed

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