Sas·sa·ni·an
| \ sə-ˈsā-nē-ən
, sa-ˈsā- \
, sa-ˈsā- \
variants:
or Sasanian
Definition of Sassanian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the Sassanid dynasty of ancient Persia or its art or architecture
Sassanian
noun
variants:
or Sasanian
Definition of Sassanian (Entry 2 of 2)
: sassanid
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“Sassanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sassanian. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.
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