1. parthian - Noun
2. parthian - Adjective
Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia.
A native Parthia.
Source: Webster's dictionaryParthian archeology Source: Internet
Birley, Marcus Aurelius, 127. and, to settle his unease over the course of the Parthian war, a long and considered letter, full of historical references. Source: Internet
As part of the compromise between Antony and the Republicans to restore order following Caesar's murder, Publius Cornelius Dolabella was assigning the governorship of Syria and command over Caesar's planned Parthian campaign. Source: Internet
Commander Corbulo responded and repelled most of the Parthian army that same year. Source: Internet
Artavasdes II offered Crassus the aid of nearly forty thousand troops to assist his Parthian expedition on the condition that Crassus invade through Armenia as the safer route. Source: Internet
Antony then spent the winter of 41 BC in Alexandria with Cleopatra, leaving only two legions to defend the Syrian border against Parthian incursions. Source: Internet