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Cush

Pronunciation: /kʊʃ/

Definition of Cush

1(in the Bible) the eldest son of Ham and grandson of Noah (Gen. 10:6).

2the southern part of ancient Nubia, first mentioned in Egyptian records of the Middle Kingdom. In the Bible it is the country of the descendants of Cush.