Parthian
- Adjective. Relating to Parthia or Parthians.
- Adjective. Delivered as if in retreat. (''An allusion to the Parthian battle tactic of firing arrows backwards from horseback while apparently in retreat.'').
- Noun. A native or inhabitant of Parthia.
- Noun. An extinct Western Iranian language that was spoken in Parthia.
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