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avestan

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A⋅ves⋅tan

  [uh-ves-tuhn]
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–noun
1. an ancient East Iranian language of the Indo-European family, the language of all the Avesta but the Gathas. Compare Gathic (def. 1).
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to the Avesta or its language.
Origin:
1855–60; Avest(a) + -an
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A·ves·tan   (ə-věs'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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