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Chal⋅de⋅an

  [kal-dee-uhn]
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–noun
1. one of an ancient Semitic people that formed the dominant element in Babylonia.
2. the indigenous Semitic language of the Chaldeans, Aramaic being used as an auxiliary language.
3. Biblical Aramaic.
4. an astrologer, soothsayer, or enchanter. Dan. 1:4; 2:2.
–adjective
5. of or belonging to ancient Chaldea.
6. pertaining to astrology, occult learning, etc.
Also, Chal⋅dee  [kal-dee, kal-dee] .

Origin:
1575–85; < L Chaldae(us) (< Gk Chaldaîos Chaldaea, an astrologer) + -an
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Chal·de·an also Chal·dae·an   (kāl-dē'ən)   
adj.  Of or relating to Chaldea or its people, language, or culture.
n.  

  1. A member of an ancient Semitic people who ruled in Babylonia.

  2. See Aramaic.

  3. A person versed in occult learning.

Chal·da'ic (-dā'ĭk) adj. & n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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