| Pronunciation: | | 'pârsee
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[n] a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India |
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PARSEE is a 6 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | Parsi |
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| | See Also: | | religionist, religious person |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Par"see\, n. [Hind. & Per. p[=a]rs[=i] a Persian, a
follower of Zoroaster, a fire worshiper. Cf. {Persian}.]
1. One of the adherents of the Zoroastrian or ancient Persian
religion, descended from Persian refugees settled in
India; a fire worshiper; a Gheber.
2. The Iranian dialect of much of the religious literature of
the Parsees.
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