Calebite

[ key-luh-bahyt ]

noun

1. a member of a tribe descended from Caleb.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Calebites.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Calebite¹

Caleb + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

The woman was sensible and beautiful, but the man was rough and ill-mannered; and he was a Calebite.

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