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Saracen
Sar·a·cen
[
sárrəss'n
]
noun
(
plural
Sar·a·cens
)
Definition:
1.
Muslim opposing Christian Crusades:
a Muslim who fought against the Christian Crusaders in the Middle Ages
2.
member of ancient desert people:
a member of an ancient desert people of Syria and Arabia living on the fringes of the Roman Empire
3.
(
archaic
)
Same as
Arab
adjective
Definition:
relating to Saracens:
relating to the ancient or medieval Saracens or their culture
[
Pre-12th century. Via French< late Latin
Saracenus
< late Greek
sarakēnos
]
Sar·a·cen·ic
[
sàrrə sénnik
]
adjective
Sar·a·cen·i·cal
[
sàrrə sénnik'l
]
adjective
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Sar·a·cen·ic [ sàrrə sénnik ] adjectiveSar·a·cen·i·cal [ sàrrə sénnik'l ] adjective
