Main Entry: Elam

Pronunciation: \ˈē-ləm\

Variant(s): or Su·si·ana \ˌsü-zē-ˈa-nə, -ˈä-, -ˈā-\

Function: geographical name

ancient kingdom SW Asia at head of Persian Gulf E of Babylonia ∗ Susa

— Elam·ite \ˈē-lə-ˌmīt\ adjective or noun