Susian

American  

[soo-zee-uhn] / ˈsu zi ən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana.

2. Elamite.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Susa or Susiana.

Susian British  

/ ˈsuːzɪən /

noun

1. another word for Elamite

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Etymology

Origin of Susian

First recorded in 1560–70; Sus(a), Sus(iana) + -ian

Example Sentences

As for the Susian lady, Cyrus had not yet seen her, but he called one of his most intimate and confidential friends to him, and requested him to take her under his charge.

From Cyrus the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

The decipherment of the third of the three languages found at Persepolis and Behistun followed quickly on the success with Susian.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

The three languages have since been determined as Persian, Susian and Babylonian.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

In conclusion, Cyrus jocosely counseled Araspes to beware lest he should prove that love was stronger than the will by becoming himself enamored of the beautiful Susian queen.

From Cyrus the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

In any case, we have serious reasons for thinking that the third of the dynasties of Berosus, with its eleven kings, was of Susian origin.

From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir