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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A native or inhabitant of the Orkney Islands.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the Orkney Islands.

   "The Orkneyan skerries"

Synonyms

All synonyms

orcadianorcadianorcadian

Etymology

From Orkney + -an.

Related phrases

orkney islands

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