Mediterranean - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Mediterranean :  adj : of or relating to or characteristic of or located near the Mediterranean Sea; "Mediterranean countries" [syn: Mediterranean] (noun)

1: the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia [syn: Mediterranean, Mediterranean Sea]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Mediterranean : \Med`i*ter*ra"ne*an\, a. [L. mediterraneus; medius middle _ terra land. See Mid, and Terrace.] 1. Inclosed, or nearly inclosed, with land; as, the Mediterranean Sea, between Europe and Africa.

2. Inland; remote from the ocean. [Obs.]

Cities, as well mediterranean as maritime. --Holland.

3. Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea; as, Mediterranean trade; a Mediterranean voyage.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Mediterranean

ashleyjmel: So excited for a chicken shwarma and grape leaves from Mediterranean Deli!! #closesttograndmascookin
BoogleHoops: Just had Mediterranean chicken with spicy couscous. Most bon.
therealdima: RESIDENTIAL LEASE FROM BOULEVARD REALTY! Beautiful and private 2-story Mediterranean home in Glendale! http://bit.ly/8JTH7P
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