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Scythia

American

[sith-ee-uh] / ˈsɪθ i ə /

noun

the ancient name of a region in SE Europe and Asia, between the Black and Aral seas.

Scythia British

/ ˈsɪðɪə /

noun

an ancient region of SE Europe and Asia, north of the Black Sea: now part of Ukraine

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Scythia is the oldest sister at 34, funny but more reserved than 30-year-old Yvette.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022

Then Bass saw her grandson Michael, 13, whisper something to his mom, Scythia.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022

Because of her age, the warrior weaponry, and her propensity for horseback riding, it is suggested that the woman was Philip’s seventh wife, the daughter of King Atheas of Scythia.

From Forbes • May 12, 2015

Scythia at the time described many regions in Europe and Asia, but Lee points to Indo-Scythia, a region of India that Alexander the Great would invade in the 5th Century.

From Scientific American • Sep. 7, 2013

One of a fabulous race of female warriors in Scythia; hence, a female warrior.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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