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

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

With his contributions the problem of decipherment of Susian may be considered as closed.

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

Ourkam is the Menes of Chaldæa, and his date is put long before that Susian conquest of which we have spoken above.

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

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