parthian

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

Parthian
    adj 1: pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or
           culture; "Parthian archeology"
    n 1: a native or inhabitant of Parthia
    2: the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC
       to AD 226)

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Parthian \Par"thi*an\, a.
   Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. A native
   of Parthia.
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   {Parthian arrow}, an arrow discharged at an enemy when
      retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient
      Parthians; hence, a parting shot.
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