Cyrenaican

English

Etymology

From Cyrenaica +‎ -an.

Adjective

Cyrenaican (comparative more Cyrenaican, superlative most Cyrenaican)

1. (chiefly historical) Of or relating to Cyrenaica.
   • 1607, E. Topsell, Historie of Foure-Footed Beastes, page 548:

     There are more kinds of mice in the Cyrenaican region.

Synonyms

• Cyrenaic, Cyrenian, Cyrenean, Barcan, Barqan

Noun

Cyrenaican (plural Cyrenaicans)

1. (chiefly historical) A native or resident of Cyrenaica.
   • 1942, “M. Home”, in House of Shade:

     Suppose he had taken on the character of a Cyrenaican or a Tripolitanian from some southern oasis.

Synonyms

• Cyrenaic, Cyrenian, Cyrenean, Barcan, Barqan