ELAMITE

Elamitic, Elamite, Susian

(noun) an extinct ancient language of unknown affinities; spoken by the Elamites

Elamite

(noun) a member of an ancient warlike people living in Elam east of Babylonia as early as 3000 BC

Source: WordNet® 3.1


E"lam*ite, n.

Definition: A dweller in Flam (or Susiana), an ancient kingdom of Southwestern Asia, afterwards a province of Persia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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