Sabean

Sabean
/seuh bee"euhn/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to Saba.
n.
2. an inhabitant of Saba.
Also, Sabaean.
[1580-90; < L sabae(us) ( < Gk sabaîos of Saba or Sheba) + -AN]

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