Avestan
[ uh-ves-tuhn ]
/ əˈvɛs tən /
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noun
an ancient East Iranian language of the Indo-European family, the language of all the Avesta but the Gathas.Compare Gathic (def. 1).
adjective
of or relating to the Avesta or its language.
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Avestan
Avestic (əˈvɛstɪk)
/ (əˈvɛstən) /
noun
the oldest recorded language of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family; the language of the AvestaFormerly called: Zend
adjective
of or relating to the Avesta or its language
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