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Shunammite

noun
Shu·​nam·​mite | \ ˈshünəˌmīt\
plural -s

Definition of Shunammite

: a native or inhabitant of the town of Shunem north of Mt. Gilboa in ancient Palestine

History and Etymology for Shunammite

modification (influenced by -ite) of Hebrew shūnammīth, from Shūnēm Shunem, town in ancient Palestine

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