Definition of Parthenon in English:
Parthenon
proper nounˈpɑːθɪnənˈpɑrθəˌnɑn
The temple of Athene Parthenos, built on the Acropolis in 447–432 BC by Pericles to honour Athens' patron goddess and to commemorate the recent Greek victory over the Persians. It was designed by Ictinus and Callicrates with sculptures by Phidias.
Origin
From Greek parthenos 'virgin'.
Definition of Parthenon in US English:
Parthenon
proper nounˈpärTHəˌnänˈpɑrθəˌnɑn
The temple of Athena Parthenos, built on the Acropolis in 447–432 BC by Pericles to honor Athens' patron goddess and to commemorate the recent Greek victory over the Persians. It was designed by Ictinus and Callicrates with sculptures by Phidias.
Origin
From Greek parthenos ‘virgin’.