Avestan
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A·ves·tan
(ə-vĕs′tən)n.
The eastern dialect of Old Iranian, in which the Avesta is written.
adj.
1. Of or relating to Avestan.
2. Or or relating to the Avesta.
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Avestan
(əˈvɛstən) orAvestic
n
(Languages) the oldest recorded language of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family; the language of the Avesta. Formerly called: Zend
adj
1. (Other Non-Christian Religious Writings) of or relating to the Avesta or its language
2. (Languages) of or relating to the Avesta or its language
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A•ves•tan
(əˈvɛs tən)n.
1. the ancient Iranian language in which the Avesta is written.
adj. 2. pertaining to the Avesta.
[1855–60]
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| Noun | 1. | Avestan - an ancient Iranian language Iranian language, Iranian - the modern Persian language spoken in Iran |
| 2. | Avestan - the script in which the ancient Persian language of the Avesta is written script - a particular orthography or writing system | |
| Adj. | 1. |  Avestan - of or pertaining to the Avesta (sacred text of Zoroastrianism)Mazdaism, Zoroastrianism - system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil) |
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