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Bactria

geographical name
Bac·​tria | \ ˈbak-trē-ə \

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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 \ adjective or noun

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