Parthian

== English == === Etymology === From Parthia +‎ -an; in the sense of delivered as if in retreat, an allusion to the Parthian battle tactic of firing arrows backwards from horseback while apparently in retreat. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɑːθɪən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɑɹθiən/ Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)θiən === Adjective === Parthian (not comparable) Relating to Parthia or Parthians. 1828, Frederic Shoberl, Persia, Part 4, Chapter XII: Amusements and Exercises, 1911, Babylonia and Assyria: Modern Discovery, article in Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, Delivered as if in retreat. a Parthian shot ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Parthian (plural Parthians) A native or inhabitant of Parthia. Synonym: (archaic) Parth An extinct Western Iranian language that was spoken in Parthia. ==== Translations ==== === See also === Wiktionary’s coverage of Parthian terms Parthia on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Parthian language on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Parthian people on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ISO 639-3 code xpr (SIL)