Colchian

1 of 2

adjective

Col·chi·an ˈkälkēən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Colchis, an ancient region in Asia

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Colchians

Colchian

2 of 2

noun

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Colchis

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Adjective

Latin Colchis (from Greek Kolchis) + English -an

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Geographical Definition

Colchis

geographical name

Col·chis ˈkäl-kəs

ancient country bordering on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus Mountains; area now constitutes the western part of the Republic of Georgia

Colchian

ˈkäl-kē-ən

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