Arsaces

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The dynastic name of several Parthian and Armenian kings of the Arsacid dynasty.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑɹsəˌsiz/ /ɑɹˈseɪsiz/ /ˈɑːsəˌsiz/ /ɑːˈseɪsiz/

Word forms

Arsaces

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Arsacēs, from Ancient Greek Ἀρσάκης (Arsákēs), from Old Persian 𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎣 (a-r-š-k /⁠R̥šakaʰ⁠/); see there for more.

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