I. ˈsan noun
( -s )
Etymology: Greek (Doric), of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew sīn sin
: a sibilant letter of the original Greek alphabet used in numerical notation to represent the numeral 900
II. ˈsän noun plural
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Hottentot (Nama dialect)
: bushmen
III. ˈsan noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: sanatorium
IV. abbreviation
sanitary; sanitation