Pronunciation: ' ē -l ə m
Variant: or Su · si · ana \ ˌ sü-z ē - ' a-n ə , - ' ä-, - ' ā - \
Function: geographical name
ancient kingdom SW Asia at head of Persian Gulf E of Babylonia capital Susa
– Elam · ite \ ' ē -l ə - ˌ m ī t \ adjective or noun