Parthian
/ˈpɑːr.θi.ən/noun
Relating to ancient Parthia or the Parthians, especially the ancient Iranian empire.
Did you know?The famous phrase “Parthian shot” comes from Parthian cavalry tactics, where horse archers could turn in retreat and still unleash deadly arrows.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Πάρθοι (Párthoi)
“The Parthians, an ancient Iranian people”
Latin
Latin
Parthi
“The Parthians”
Late Latin / Medieval Latin
Latin
Parthianus
“Of or belonging to Parthia; Parthian”
Old French
French
parthien
“Parthian; from Parthia”
Middle English
English
parthian
“Parthian; relating to the Parthians or their empire”
Modern English
English
Parthian
“Relating to ancient Parthia or the Parthians”