Gatha

[ gah-tuh, -tah ]

/ ˈgɑ tə, -tɑ /

noun Zoroastrianism.

one of several groups of hymns (the Gathas) forming the oldest part of the Avesta.

Origin of Gatha

< Avestan gāthā-; cognate with Sanskrit gāthā song

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Example sentences from the Web for gatha

This Gatha or hymn is supposed to be a prayer prescribed by Zoroaster for the teachers of his religion.
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The third Gatha, Yasna 30, may be chosen by way of illustration.
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Gatha; an effeminate fellow who concerns himself in women's business: a Sheela.
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British Dictionary definitions for gatha

Gatha

/ (ˈɡɑːtə) /

noun

Zoroastrianism any of a number of versified sermons in the Avesta that are in a more ancient dialect than the rest

Word Origin for Gatha

from Avestan gāthā-; related to Sanskrit gāthā song

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