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Bactria


Bac·tria

geographical name \ˈbak-trē-ə\

Definition of BACTRIA

ancient country SW Asia between Hindu Kush & Oxus River ∗ Bactra — see balkh
— Bac·tri·an \ˈbak-trē-ən\ adjective or noun

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