Achaemenid

Achae·me·nid

noun \ə-ˈkē-mə-nəd\

plural Achae·menids also Achae·men·i·dae\ˌa-kə-ˈme-nə-ˌdē\

Definition of ACHAEMENID

: a member of the ruling house of ancient Persia generally considered historically important from the assumption of power by Cyrus the Great (559 b.c. ) to the overthrow of Darius III (330 b.c. )

Origin of ACHAEMENID

Greek Achaimenides, from Achaimenes, 7th century b.c. Persian king, founder of the dynasty + -ides (patronymic suffix)

First Known Use: 1889