I. ˈbeljən sometimes -jēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Belgium, country of Europe + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Belgium
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Belgians
II. noun
1. -s capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Belgium — compare fleming , walloon
2. usually capitalized : a Belgian breed of heavy draft horses that are usually roan or chestnut in color and have massive compact deep bodies and especially well-developed hindquarters