1. sepian - Noun
2. sepian - Adjective
(archaic) Of the sepia, i.e. the cuttlefish.
(dated, colour) Of a dark or inky colour, often in reference to skin pigmentation. [from mid 20th c.]
sepian:
(US, dated) Belonging to or pertaining to black Americans or African Americans, who typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. [from mid 20th c.]
sepian (plural sepians)
(US, sometimes capitalized, dated) A black American or African American. [from mid 20th c.]
Synonym: African-American