noun
an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people
• Syn: ↑Elam
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region
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/sooh'zee ah"neuh, -an"euh/, n.
Elam.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.