Susa

geographical name

Su·​sa ˈsü-zə How to pronounce Susa (audio)
variants or biblical Shushan
ˈshü-shən How to pronounce Susa (audio)
-ˌshan
ancient city and capital of Elam

Note: The ruins of Susa are in southwestern Iran.

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“Susa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Susa. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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