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Russian (n.)

1530s, from Medieval Latin Russianus, from Russia (see Russia). Slang or colloquial Russki "Russian" (1858) is from Russian Russkiy. Russian roulette attested from 1937. Russian dressing for salads is from 1915.

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Definitions of Russian from WordNet
1
Russian (n.)
a native or inhabitant of Russia;
Russian (n.)
the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia;
2
Russian (adj.)
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Russia or its people or culture or language;
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