Ossete is a term used to describe the people or language originating from the region of Ossetia, located in the Caucasus Mountains. When referring to the people, the term Ossetian is commonly used as a synonym, while the language is also known as Ossetic or Ossetian language. Another possible synonym for Ossete is Iron, a name that refers to one of the two main dialects of Ossetic language - the other being Digor. Other possible synonyms for Ossete include Alans, Jassic, and As, which are all alternative names used in history to identify the Ossetian people.