Midian
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Mid·i·an
(mĭd′ē-ən)n.
An ancient tribe in northwest Arabia, said in the Hebrew Scriptures to be descendants of Abraham.
Mid′i·an·ite′ adj. & n.
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Midian
(ˈmɪdɪən)n
1. (Bible) a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1–2)
2. (Bible) a nomadic nation claiming descent from him
ˈMidianˌite n, adj
ˈMidianˌitish adj
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Mid•i•an
(ˈmɪd i ən)n.
a son of Abraham. Gen. 25:1–4.
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