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Edom

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E·dom  (dm)
An ancient country of Palestine between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. According to the Bible, the original inhabitants were descendants of Esau.
Edom [ˈiːdəm]
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a nomadic people descended from Esau
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the son of Esau who was the supposed ancestor of this nation
3. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the ancient kingdom of this people, situated between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba


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``That were to expose thee to the gaze of those dogs of Ishmael and of Edom,'' whispered Isaac, with a suspicious glance towards the crowd of knights and squires.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
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