Seljuk

(sel′jo̵̅o̅k′, sel jo̵̅o̅k′)

noun

a member of any of several Turkish dynasties that ruled much of W Asia in the 11th & 12th cent.

Origin: after Seljuk (Turk Selçuk), a 10th-c. leader and ancestor of the dynasties

adjective

of or designating these dynasties or the peoples ruled by them

See Seljuk in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A Turkish dynasty ruling in central and western Asia from the 11th to the 13th century.

Origin:

Origin: From Ottoman Turkish Seljūq, name of the reputed ancestor of the dynasty

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