Avestan

A·ves·tan  (-vstn)

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], Avestic [əˈvɛstɪk]

n

(Linguistics / Languages) the oldest recorded language of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family; the language of the Avesta Formerly called Zend

adj

(Non-Christian Religious Writings / Other Non-Christian Religious Writings) (Linguistics / Languages) of or relating to the Avesta or its language

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Avestan - an ancient Iranian language Zend 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)