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Parthian

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Par·thi·an  (pärth-n)
adj.
1. Of or relating to Parthia or its people, language, or culture.
2. Delivered in or as if in retreat: "a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy" (Bret Harte).
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Parthia.
2. The Iranian language of the Parthians.
Parthian [ˈpɑːθɪən]
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Parthia, a country in ancient Asia, or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Parthia
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ParthianParthian - a native or inhabitant of Parthia    
Parthia - an ancient kingdom in Asia to the southeast of the Caspian Sea; it dominated southwestern Asia from about 250 BC to AD 226
Asian, Asiatic - a native or inhabitant of Asia
2.Parthian - the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226)
Pehlevi, Pahlavi - the Iranian language of the Zoroastrian literature of the 3rd to 10th centuries
Adj.1.Parthian - pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; "Parthian archeology"


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between two young and promising amateurs and a celebrated Parthian gladiator who has just arrived a prisoner from the Camp of Verus.
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With which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him.
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