Cimbrian

Variant of Cimbri

Cimbri definition

Cim·bri (sim′brī′, -brē′)

plural noun

the members of a Germanic people, believed to be from Jutland, that invaded N Italy and were defeated by the Romans (101 )

Etymology: L < Gmc (or ? Celt)

Related Forms:

  • Cimbrian Cim′·brian (-brē ən) adjective or Cimbric Cim′·bric (-brik)

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