Socotran

1 of 2

adjective

So·​co·​tran
səˈkō‧trən
variants or Socotrine
-rə̇n
or Sokotron
-rən
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Indian Ocean island of Socotra

Socotran

2 of 2

noun

variants or Sokotran
"
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of the Indian Ocean island of Socotra

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Socotra, Sokotra, island in the Indian ocean + English -an or -ine

Noun

Socotra, Sokotra + English -an (noun suffix)

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“Socotran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Socotran. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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