Par·thi·an /ˈpɑrθiən/
(a.)Parthia的,臨別的Parthia人
Par·thi·an a. Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. A native of 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.
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Parthian
adj 1: pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture;
"Parthian archeology"
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]
n : a native or inhabitant of Parthia