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Parthian

(pärˈthē-ən)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to Parthia or its people, language, or culture.
  2. Delivered in or as if in retreat: “a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy” (Bret Harte).
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Parthia.
  2. The Iranian language of the Parthians.

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