Avesta noun. [ǝ'vɛstǝ] E19.
[Persian.]
(The text of) the Zoroastrian scriptures, compiled by Zoroaster as a means of reforming an older tradition. See also ZEND-AVESTA.

■ Avestan adjective & noun (a) adjective of or pertaining to the Avesta or the ancient Iranian language in which it is written; (b) noun this language: M19.

■ Avestic adjective & noun = Avestan L19.

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