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Susian

American  
[soo-zee-uhn] / ˈsu zi ən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana.

  2. Elamite.


adjective

  1. of or relating to Susa or Susiana.

Susian British  
/ ˈsuːzɪən /

noun

  1. another word for Elamite

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Susian

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

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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

Or was the Susian design adopted in the West and given a symbolic meaning which it did not have before then?

From The Evolution of the Dragon by Smith, G. Elliot

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

Among the early gifts to the conqueror was a Susian lady, wife of Abradates, King of the Susians, and regarded as the most beautiful woman in Asia.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby

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

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