Parthia

geographical name

Par·​thia ˈpär-thē-ə How to pronounce Parthia (audio)
ancient country of southwestern Asia that was located in what is now northeastern Iran

see also parthian sense 1

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“Parthia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parthia. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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