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Kir (kûr), in the Bible.
1 Unidentified land to which Tiglath-pileser III banished the Syrians, credited by Amos as the original home of the Aramaeans. 2 Place in Moab, identified with Kir-haraseth, Kir-hareseth, Kir-haresh, and Kir-heres. Kir a rock that is a mixture of hardened petroleum or asphalt and arenaceous or argillaceous material. Kir is found as sinters where oil-bearing beds are exposed to the surface; it therefore serves as a useful sign in prospecting for petroleum deposits. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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