Bactrian
/ˈbæktɹɪən/ · adj
Meaning
- An extinct Eastern Iranian language which was spoken in the Central Asian region of Bactria, also called Tocharistan, in northern Afghanistan.
- Of or from Bactria
- A Bactrian camel
- A native or inhabitant of Bactria.
Etymology / origin
Etymology tree English Bactria Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English Bactrian From Bactria + -an.
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