Celtiberian

Celtiberian
Celt·i·ber·i·an (kĕl'tĭ-bĕrʹē-ən, sĕl'-) n.
1. One of an ancient Celtic people of northern Spain.
2. The language of this people, known from place and personal names and from inscriptions.
adj.
Of or relating to the Celtiberians or to their language or culture.

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