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noun

Pĕraea

gen. Pĕrae · gender feminine · decl. 1st
= Περαία (sc. γῆ, the land beyond the sea or river; hence)
A strip of land in Caria; along the coast opposite to Rhodes; and subject to the Rhodians
A strip of land in Caria, along the coast opposite to Rhodes, and subject to the Rhodians, Liv. 32, 33; 35; 33, 18.—
A part of Palestine beyond the Jordan; the capital of which was Gadara
A part of Palestine beyond the Jordan, the capital of which was Gadara, Plin. 5, 14, 15, § 70.
Perseus ID: n34610 Key: Peraea1