Definition/Meaning of Bactria

• English - Proper noun: Bactria The ancient Greek name of the country between the range of the Hindu Kush and the Amu Darya in the Middle East , encompassing parts of northern Afghanistan , eastern Turkmenistan , southern Uzbekistan , Tajikistan and northern Pakistan . Translations
• English - Alternative forms: Bactriana , Bākhtar in Persian , also Bhalika in Indian languages , and Ta-Hia in Chinese .
• English - Etymology: From Ancient Greek Βακτριανή ( Baktrianḗ ).
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /ˈbæktɹɪə/
• English - Anagrams: bait car