English- translations for Parthian

Definition of Parthian

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

Examples

• A Parthian shot.

Related words

• Parthia
• Parthian
• Parthian Empire
• Parthian arrow