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Corsican

/ ˈkɔːsɪkən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Corsica or its inhabitants


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Corsica

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Example Sentences

That trial unveiled financing links between the Cercle Wagram and the Brise de Mer, a Corsican organized crime group.

This is the good life: One finds extraordinary wine and a traditional cuisine safeguarded by the Corsican people.

For the first time in his experience the Corsican had to meet the forces of a nation and not of a government.

He has seen nothing but Corsican service; well, he is the fitter to command an army of banditti.

Desperate engagement between an Algerine cruiser of 18 guns, well manned, and a Corsican frigate of 26 nine and twelve pounders.

His frank, chivalrous nature was captivated by the bold personality of the Corsican, so great in war, so attractive in peace.

As there are many Corsican policemen on the Continent they use this euphemism to designate the ignoble calling they follow.

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