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Siberian

Sĭ-bē′ri-an, a.

adjective

a. [From Siberia, Russ. Sibír, probably from siéver, north, Lith. szauŕē.] (Geog.) Of, or pertaining, or referring to, Siberia, a name given to a great and indefinite extent of territory in the north of Asia; as, a Siberian winter.

Siberian crab (Bot.), a Siberian tree of the genus Pyrus (P. prunifolia), having pink flowers. — Siberian dog, a variety of dog distinguished by having its ears erect, and the hair of its body and tail very long. It is also distinguished for its steadiness, docility, and endurance of fatigue when used for the purpose of draught. — Siberian pea-tree (Bot.), a leguminous tree or shrub of the genus Caragana, growing in Siberia.

Sī-bē′ri-an, n.

noun

n. (Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Siberia.