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Sūsa

gen. Sūsōrum · gender neuter · decl. 2nd
= Σοῦσα, τά,
the ancient capital of Persia; Soos
the ancient capital of Persia, now prob. Soos, Plin. 6, 27, 31, § 133; Prop. 2, 13 (3, 4), 1; Curt. 5, 1, 7.—Hence,
the province of Susiana; Susiane; Khuzistan
Sūsĭānē, ēs, f., the province of Susiana or Susiane, in which Susa was situated, now Khuzistan, Plin. 6, 27, 31, § 133.—
the inhabitants of Susa; of Susiana
Sūsĭāni, ōrum, m., the inhabitants of Susa or of Susiana, Plin. 6, 27, 31, § 133; Curt. 5, 3, 3.—
adj. f; belonging to Susa; Susian •
Sūsis, ĭdis, adj. f., of or belonging to Susa, Susian, Persian: ora, Sid. poët. Ep. 7, 17: aula, id. ib. 8, 9.
Perseus ID: n47092 Key: Susa