Lewis & Short

1. Pĕraea, ae, f., = Περαία (sc. γῆ, the land beyond the sea or river; hence),

  1. I. A strip of land in Caria, along the coast opposite to Rhodes, and subject to the Rhodians, Liv. 32, 33; 35; 33, 18.
  2. II. A part of Palestine beyond the Jordan, the capital of which was Gadara, Plin. 5, 14, 15, § 70.