'Parthian' definitions:
Definition of 'Parthian'
From: WordNet
adjective
Pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; "Parthian archeology"
noun
A native or inhabitant of Parthia
noun
The Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226)
Definition of 'Parthian'
From: GCIDE
- Parthian \Par"thi*an\, a. Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. A native of Parthia. [1913 Webster]
- Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence, a parting shot. [1913 Webster]