adj. & n.
--adj. hist.
1. of or concerning the dynasty of Osman or Othman I, the branch of the Turks to which he belonged, or the empire ruled by his descendants.
2 Turkish.
--n. (pl. Ottomans) an Ottoman person; a Turk.
Phrases and idioms:
the Ottoman Porte see PORTE.
Etymology: F f. Arab. ' utmani adj. of Othman (' utman)