SINCE 1828
Bactria
geographical name
Bac·tria
| \ˈbak-trē-ə
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Definition of Bactria
ancient country of southwestern Asia between the Hindu Kush and the Oxus River; capital Bactra — see balkh
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Bactrian
\ ˈbak-trē-ən
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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