Parthian

adjective Par·thi·an \ˈpär-thē-ən\

Definition of PARTHIAN

: of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Parthia or its people

: relating to, being, or having the effect of a shot fired while in real or feigned retreat

— Parthian noun

1565

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