Sassanian

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adjective

Sas·​sa·​ni·​an sə-ˈsā-nē-ən How to pronounce Sassanian (audio)
sa-ˈsā-
variants or Sasanian
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the Sassanid dynasty of ancient Persia or its art or architecture

Sassanian

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noun

variants or Sasanian

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1788, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sassanian was in 1788

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“Sassanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sassanian. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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