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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- An ancient country of southwest Asia located in what is now southwest Iran. Established before 3000 BC, Elam was frequently in conflict with Mesopotamian kingdoms during the next three millennia. Elam was eventually absorbed into the Persian Empire, although the Elamite language continued to be written until the 4th century BC.
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- proper noun an ancient civilization established in what is now south-western
Iran before 3000 BC; its capital wasSusa and its inhabitants wereElamites ; known in classical times as Susiana
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- noun an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people
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Examples
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Elam is an exceptional athlete who could see time on offense in some direct snap situations.
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•Special teams: Jason Elam is 39 but was superb in his first year with Atlanta, making 29 of 31 field goals.
Humble Falcons seek team's first back-to-back winning years 2009
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Elam is undoubtedly threatened by the Browns 'selection of two rookie safeties (T.J. Ward, Larry Asante), and wants a commitment from the franchise.
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Kelvin Elam of Lebanon says his concerns over gas prices and housing have prompted him to register to vote after skipping all elections for 12 years.
Kentucky doesn't just fall left or right on political scale 2008
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Elam is the only player in NFL history to score more than 100 points in his first 15 seasons.
Best kicker ever? Vinatieri gets leg up in NFL rankings 2008
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Jake Plummer engineered a 14-play, 84-yard drive which resulted in Elam's go-ahead field goal.
USATODAY.com 2003
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This opinion is confirmed by the fact that the name Elam is in reality the name of Persia.
Modern Persia Mooshie G. Daniel
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When God sets his throne in Elam he will destroy thence the king and the princes that are, and set up whom he pleases.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721
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The king of Elam is put in the midst of those that are slain.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721
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Chedorlaomer was king of Elam, and a mighty man he was in his day; the nations about him served him; his successors, we may suppose, made a great figure; but the king of Elam is no more to God than another man.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721
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