Susian
1 of 2noun
Su·si·an
ˈsüzēən
variants or less commonly susianian
¦süzē¦ānēən
plural -s
1
: a native or resident of the ancient city of Susa or the ancient Persian province of Susiana (Elam)
2
: elamite
Susian
2 of 2adjective
"
variants or less commonly Susianian
"
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Persian province Susiana or to its capital Susa
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Susian from Latin Susiani (plural) inhabitants of Susa or of Susiana, from Greek Sousianē Susiana, province of the ancient Persian empire roughly coextensive with Elam, from Sousa, its capital; Susianian from Greek Sousianē + English -ian
- take off from
- take off on
- take off the air
- take off the market
- take offense
- take office
- take on
- take on (a) new life
- take on a life of its own
- take on a new life
- take on board
- take on faith
- take on new life
- take on the appearance of
- take on the mantle of
- take one day at a time
- take one look at
- take one's (own) sweet time
- take one's breath away
- take one's business elsewhere
- take one's chances
- take one's cue from
- take one's ease
- take one's eyes off
- take one's hat off to