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an element used to form adjectives from nouns ending in -ea: crustacean.
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How to use -ean in a sentence
But if the last vowel be small, an e is thrown into the termination; as, sil-ean eyes, srin-ean noses.
Elements of Gaelic Grammar|Alexander StewartAnd now you must come in and speak to my father and mother, and we must see what ean be done with you.
Rogues and Vagabonds|George R. Sims
British Dictionary definitions for -ean
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