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Seljuk

Other forms: Seljuks

Definitions of Seljuk
  1. adjective
    of or relating to the Seljuks
  2. noun
    any one of the Turkish dynasties that ruled Asia Minor from the 11th to the 13th centuries; they successfully invaded Byzantium and defended the Holy Land against Crusaders
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    dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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