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Parthian

 
Dictionary: Par·thi·an   (pär'thē-ən) pronunciation
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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.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a native or inhabitant of Parthia

The adjective Parthian has one meaning:

Meaning #1: pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture
  Pertains to noun: Parthia (meaning #1)

 
 
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