Osroene

Origin

From Ancient Greek Όσροηνῆ (Osroēnē).

Alternative forms

• Osrhoene
• Osrohene
• Osroëne

Full definition of Osroene

Proper noun

1. (historical) Ancient Syriac kingdom and region in northwestern Mesopotamia, which enjoyed semi-autonomy to complete independence from the years of 132 BC to 244 CE. Language: Syriac. Capital: Edessa.

Synonyms

• Edessa