Nubian


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
Nubian/ˈnjuːbɪən/
noun
  • 1 a native or inhabitant of an area of southern Egypt and northern Sudan corresponding to the ancient region of Nubia.
  • 2 the Nilo-Saharan language spoken by the Nubians.
  • 3 a goat of a short-haired breed with long pendant ears and long legs, originally from Africa.
adjective relating to the Nubians or their language, or ancient Nubia.
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