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Achaemenid
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Ach·ae·me·nid

noun \ə-ˈkē-mə-nəd\
plural Ach·ae·menids also Ach·ae·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. king of Persia, founder of the dynasty + -ides (patronymic suffix)
First Known Use: 1889

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