Of an ancient Arabian kingdom

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sabean \Sa*be"an\, a. & n. Same as Sabian .

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
inhabitant of the region of Arabia now known as Yemen, from Latin Sabaeus , from Greek Sabaios "the people of Saba," the region's capital city, from Arabic Saba' . In ancient times it was an important transit point for spices, perfumes, precious stones, ...