Bactria

[ bak-tree-uh ]

/ ˈbæk tri ə /

an ancient country in W Asia, between the Oxus River and the Hindu Kush Mountains. Capital: Bactra.

OTHER WORDS FROM Bactria

Bac·tri·an, adjective, noun

The Bactrian or two-humped camel, though known to the ancient Assyrians, is not now found in the country.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria |George Rawlinson
The very worst time for the Bactrian camel is the beginning and end of winter, when frost and thaw occur alternately.

Happy Days for Boys and Girls |Various
In certain parts of Asia Minor the natives cross the female one-humped camel with the male of the bactrian or two-humped species.

The Making of Species |Douglas Dewar
The Parthian and Bactrian kingdoms cannot but have trembled for their newly won independence.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia |George Rawlinson

The dromedaries of Mr. Fairgrieves collection were, on the contrary, taller than the Bactrian camels.

The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs |Thomas Frost

Bactrian

/ (ˈbæktrɪən) /

of or relating to Bactria,

a native or inhabitant of Bactria

Bactria

/ (ˈbæktrɪə) /

an ancient country of SW Asia, between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Oxus River: forms the present Balkh region in N Afghanistan