Hurrian

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌrɪən/

noun

  • 1a member of an ancient people, originally from Armenia, who settled in Syria and northern Mesopotamia during the 3rd-2nd millennia bc and were later absorbed by the Hittites and Assyrians.
  • 2 [mass noun] the language of the Hurrians, written in cuneiform and of unknown affinity.

adjective

  • of or relating to the Hurrians or their language.