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A⋅ra⋅bi⋅an

[uh-rey-bee-uhn]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to Arabia or its inhabitants.
2. Arab.
3. Arabic.
–noun
4. an inhabitant of Arabia.
5. an Arab.
6. Arabian horse.

Origin:
1350–1400; Arabi(a) + -an

Arabian horse

–noun
one of a breed of horses, raised originally in Arabia and adjacent countries, noted for intelligence, grace, and speed.
Also called Arab, Arabian.


Origin:
1730–40
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A·ra·bi·an   (ə-rā'bē-ən)   
adj.  Of or concerning Arabia or the Arabs; Arab.
n.  
  1. A native or inhabitant of Arabia.

  2. An Arabian horse.

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