Cush

geographical name \ˈkəsh, ˈku̇sh\

Definition of CUSH

ancient country NE Africa in Nile valley S of Egypt

— Cush·ite \ˈkə-ˌshīt, ˈku̇-\ adjective or noun

— Cush·it·ic \ˌkə-ˈshi-tik, ku̇-\ adjective

Cush or Kush \ˈkəsh, ˈku̇sh\

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