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Edomite
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E·dom·ite  (d-mt)
n.
A member of a Semitic people inhabiting Edom in ancient times.
Edom·itish adj.
Edomite [ˈiːdəˌmaɪt]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Edom, whose people were hostile to the Israelites in Old Testament times
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) (Linguistics / Languages) the ancient Semitic language of this people, closely related to Hebrew
Edomitish , Edomitic [ˌiːdəˈmɪtɪk] adj


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