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Definition of: Scythian
(sith′ē·ən) noun
1. One of an ancient nomadic and fiercely savage people dwelling along the north shore of the Black Sea and extending as far east as the Aral Sea: last known in history about 100 B.C.
2. The Iranian language of the Scythians.
—adjective Of or pertaining to the Scythians, their land, or their language. [<L Scythia <Gk. Skythia <Skythēs a Scythian]
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