| 释义 |
su·ba·rae·an
noun
or su·ba·re·an \ˌsübəˈrēən\
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: subaraean probably from New Latin Subaraeus Subaraean (from Subartu, ancient region of northern Mesopotamia inhabited by the Subaraeans) + English -an; subarean from Subartu + English -ean
1. : a member of an ancient people inhabiting the region stretching westward from the Zagros mountains of Iran
2. : a language of uncertain relationship used by the Subaraeans and especially by the Mitannians |