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Parthian : adj
1: pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture;
"Parthian archeology" [syn: Parthian]
2: delivered at the moment of parting as if in flight or
retreat; "paused to deliver a parting shot at the door";
"a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy"- Bret
Harte [syn: parting]
(noun)
1: a native or inhabitant of Parthia [syn: Parthian]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Parthian : \Par"thi*an\, a.
Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. A native
Parthia.
Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when
retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient
Parthians; hence, a parting shot.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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