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Asiatic

A·si·at·ic [ àyee áttik, àyzee áttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
from Asia: describes things relating to Asia or of Asian origin such as flora, fauna, or climatic conditions
Asiatic plants and animals
parts of the Asiatic steppes

[Early 17th century. Via Latin< Greek Asiatikos< Asia "Asia"]
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