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Meaning of AVESTAN

Pronunciation:  u'vestu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the script in which the ancient Persian language of the Avesta is written
  2. [n]  an ancient Iranian language
  3. [adj]  of or pertaining to the Avesta (sacred text of Zoroastrianism)
 
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 Synonyms: Zend
 
 See Also: Iranian, Iranian language, script

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\A*ves"tan\, a.
Of or pertaining to the Avesta or the language of the Avesta.
-- n. The language of the Avesta; -- less properly called
{Zend}.
 
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