Parthia
WordNet

noun


(1)   An ancient country in Asia on the Caspian Sea; dominated southwestern Asia from about 100 BC to 200 AD
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Etymology


From , from , the Parthian language self-designator signifying "of the Parthians".

Proper noun



  1. a region in northeastern Iran
  2. territories corresponding to the empire ruled by dynasts from Parthia.
 
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