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

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Parthia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parthian¹

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

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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