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Parthian

[ pahr-thee-uhn ]

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Parthia.
  2. an Iranian language of ancient and medieval Parthia.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Parthia, its inhabitants, or their language.

Parthian

/ ˈpɑːθɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Parthia, a country in ancient Asia, or its inhabitants
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Parthia
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Parthian1

First recorded in 1520–30; Parthi(a) + -an
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Example Sentences

The Parthian forces charged in the middle of the Battle of Carrhae, wearing animal skins, banging on drums and making bizarre noises.

From Ozy

Volagases, with a Parthian army, invades Syria and defeats the Romans.

Yet, though preparing for death, he was making ready simultaneously to speed his Parthian arrow.

Parthian retreat into Silesia; and let Prag and the artillery go: that, to Friedrich, is clearly the sure course.

With which Parthian shot Mrs Fred made her way up-stairs and retired from the field.

The throb in my finger returned for a parthian shot and I remembered that I was a real patient!

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