Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Caspian
Caspian, proper adj. [see Caspian, proper n.]
- Iranian; Persian; Indo-European; pre-Germanic; antedating the Anglo-Saxon language; [fig.] soothing; rhythmic; lyrical; enchanting; peacefully flowing; gently rippling; pertaining to sound waves.
- Aquatic; water-filled; oasis-like; having a source of water; [fig.] vital; essential; life-giving.
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