What is the meaning of the word "sabine"?

Definitions:

  1. A member of an ancient Oscan-speaking people of the central Apennines north of Rome who were conquered and assimilated into the Roman state in 290 B.C. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Sabine women were central figures in one of Rome's foundational myths, symbolizing the union of different cultures. copy to clipboard
  2. A river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Sabine river is a vital water source and supports various industries along its course. copy to clipboard
  3. A river in the southern United States that forms part of the border between Texas and Louisiana; an important waterway for both states. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Sabine River meanders through the rugged terrain of Texas. copy to clipboard
  4. An ancient Italic tribe in central Italy, known for their interactions and conflicts with the early Romans. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Sabine tribe lived in what is now Central Italy before the Roman conquest. copy to clipboard
  5. Of or pertaining to the ancient Sabines, a people of Italy. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The legend of the "Rape of the Sabine Women", describes the abduction of Sabine women by Roman men to populate the newly founded city of Rome. copy to clipboard
  6. Used as a feminine given name, which is particularly popular in French and German-speaking countries. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Sabine is a common name for female characters in literature. copy to clipboard

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