Arsacid

== English == === Alternative forms === Arsacide (archaic) === Etymology === From Latin Arsacidēs, from Ancient Greek Ἀρσακίδης (Arsakídēs), from Ancient Greek Ἀρσάκης (Arsákēs, “Arsaces”) [from Old Persian 𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎣 (a-r-š-k /⁠aršaka-⁠/); see there for more] + -ίδης (-ídēs, patronymic suffix). By surface analysis, Arsaces +‎ -id. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑɹsəsɪd/ === Adjective === Arsacid (not comparable) (historical) Of or pertaining to the Parthian dynasty established by Arsaces I which ruled the Parthian Empire during 247 BC – 224 AD, Armenia during 54–428, as well as Iberia and Caucasian Albania (historical) Of or pertaining to the realms ruled by that dynasty ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Arsacid (plural Arsacids or Arsacidae) (historical) A member of the Arsacid dynasty ==== Translations ==== === Synonyms === === Anagrams === acarids, acrasid, ascarid, cardias, cariads