See Also: Bactrian(dictionary)

Bactrian (iou)



Bactrian noun & adjective. LME.
[Greek Baktrianos, Latin Bactrianus, from Bactria: see below, -IAN.]
A. noun.
Hist. A native or inhabitant of Bactria, an ancient country of central Asia lying between the Hindu Kush and the Oxus. LME.
= Bactrian camel s.v. CAMEL 1. E17.
b. adjective. Of or belonging to Bactria. E17.
Bactrian camel: see CAMEL 1.