Gatha

[ gah-tuh, -tah ]

/ ˈgɑ tə, -tɑ /

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noun Zoroastrianism.

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

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Origin of Gatha

<Avestan gāthā-; cognate with Sanskrit gāthā song

Words nearby Gatha

gate theory, gate valve, gateway, gateway drug, Gath, Gatha, gather, gatherer, gathering, Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Gathic

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How to use Gatha in a sentence

Gatha; an effeminate fellow who concerns himself in women's business: a Sheela.
English As We Speak It in Ireland|P. W. Joyce
This Gatha or hymn is supposed to be a prayer prescribed by Zoroaster for the teachers of his religion.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)|Various
The third Gatha, Yasna 30, may be chosen by way of illustration.
Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol 3|Various

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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