Sassanian adjective & noun. [sa'seɪnɪǝn] Also Sasanian. L18.
[from Sasan (Persian Sāsān): see below, -IAN.]
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to the family of Sasan, whose grandson Ardashir I founded the dynasty which ruled the Persian Empire 224-651; pertaining to or characteristic of the period of this dynasty. L18.
b. noun. A member of this family, esp. any of the Sassanian kings. M19.

■ 'Sassanid noun & adjective (a) noun a descendant of Sasan, esp. a king of the Sassanian dynasty; (b) adjective = SASSANIAN adjective: L18.

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