Pĕraea, ae, f., = Περαία (sc. γῆ, the land beyond the sea or river; hence),
I A strip of land in Caria , along the coast opposite to Rhodes , and subject to the Rhodians , Liv. 32, 33; 35; 33, 18.—
II A part of Palestine beyond the Jordan , the capital of which was Gadara , Plin. 5, 14, 15, § 70.