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Hurrian

Syllabification: (Hur·ri·an)
Pronunciation: /ˈho͝orēən/
Definition of Hurrian

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.
  • 2the language of the Hurrians, written in cuneiform and of unknown affinity.

adjective

  • of or relating to the Hurrians or their language.

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