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Antonyms for cimmerian


Grammar : Adj
Spell : si-meer-ee-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : sɪˈmɪər i ən



Definition of cimmerian

Origin :
  • late 16c., "pertaining to the Cimmerii," an ancient nomadic people who, according to Herodotus, inhabited the region around the Crimea, and who, according to Assyrian sources, overran Asia Minor 7c. B.C.E.; from Latin Cimmerius, from Greek Kimmerios. Homer described their land as a place of perpetual mist and darkness beyond the ocean, but whether he had in mind the same people Herodotus did, or any real place, is unclear.
  • As in plutonic : adj solidified
  • As in dark : adj lack of light
Example sentences :
  • In a valley among the black Cimmerian mountains the death-god Somnus had his abode.
  • Extract from : « A Book of Myths » by Jean Lang
  • There was something about the confidence in the Cimmerian's dark face that shook him.
  • Extract from : « A Witch Shall Be Born » by Robert E. Howard
  • The helmeted guards at the frontier did not question the Cimmerian.
  • Extract from : « The Hour of the Dragon » by Robert E. Howard
  • He and the Cimmerian knew each other of old, and without love.
  • Extract from : « Jewels of Gwahlur » by Robert E. Howard
  • The tall Cimmerian was forced to bend his head as he stood up.
  • Extract from : « Jewels of Gwahlur » by Robert E. Howard
  • Personal risks had never yet deterred the Cimmerian from any purpose.
  • Extract from : « Jewels of Gwahlur » by Robert E. Howard
  • The possibility that he might be following a will-o'-the-wisp infuriated the Cimmerian.
  • Extract from : « Jewels of Gwahlur » by Robert E. Howard
  • The Cimmerian was standing over the litter on which lay the body of Tiberias.
  • Extract from : « Beyond the Black River » by Robert E. Howard
  • And suiting action to words, he plunged after the Cimmerian.
  • Extract from : « Beyond the Black River » by Robert E. Howard
  • Then he realized the full strength and ferocity of the Cimmerian.
  • Extract from : « Beyond the Black River » by Robert E. Howard

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