PARTHIAN


Meaning of PARTHIAN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pär-th ē - ə n

Function: adjective

Date: 1565

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Parthia or its people

2 : relating to, being, or having the effect of a shot fired while in real or feigned retreat

– Parthian noun

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