I. adjective
or sa·sa·nian səˈsānēən, saˈs-, -ānyən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Sassan, grandfather of Ardashir I fl ab A.D. 226 who founded the Sassanid dynasty + English -an
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the Sassanid dynasty of ancient Persia and especially the art forms or architecture developed during the period of the dynasty
II. noun
or sasanian “
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: sassanid