PARTHIAN

Parthian

(adjective) pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; “Parthian archeology”

Parthian

(noun) the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226)

Parthian

(noun) a native or inhabitant of Parthia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Par"thi*an, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia.

– n.

Definition: A native Parthia. Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence, a parting shot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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APPROXIMATE

(adjective) not quite exact or correct; “the approximate time was 10 o’clock”; “a rough guess”; “a ballpark estimate”


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