Susian

Susian
/sooh"zee euhn/, n.
1. a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana.
2. Elamite (def. 2).
adj.
3. of or pertaining to Susa or Susiana.
[1560-70; SUS(A), SUS(IANA) + -IAN]

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