caledonian

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adjective
  1. 1

    In or from Caledonia; (jocularly) Scottish.

  2. 2

    In or from New Caledonia.

  3. 3

    (geology) Relating to a mountain-forming period (orogeny) in Europe.

noun
  1. 1

    A native or inhabitant of Caledonia; a Scot.

  2. 2

    Someone from the ancient Celtic tribe (or group of tribes) called Caledonians, in Scotland