Definition of "sepian" in English

adjective

1. (archaic) Of the sepia, i.e. the cuttlefish.

2. (dated) Of a dark or inky colour, often in reference to skin pigmentation.

3. (US, dated) Belonging to or pertaining to black Americans or African Americans, who typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.

noun

1. (US, sometimes capitalized, dated) A black American or African American.