1. an ancient Iranian language • Syn: Zend • Hypernyms: Iranian, Iranian language 2. the script in which the ancient Persian language of the Avesta is written • Hypernyms: script
II - adjective
of or pertaining to the Avesta (sacred text of Zoroastrianism) • Pertains to noun: Avesta • Derivationally related forms: Avesta • Topics: Zoroastrianism, Mazdaism