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ZEND-AVESTA

\zˈɛndˈavɛstə], \zˈɛndˈavɛstə], \z_ˈɛ_n_d_ˈa_v_ɛ_s_t_ə]\

Definitions of ZEND-AVESTA

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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a collection of Zoroastrian texts gathered during the 4th or 6th centuries

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

The sacred writings of the religion of Zoroaster.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A sacred book of the Guebres or Parsees, ascribed to Zoroaster, and reverenced as a bible or sole rule of faith and practice.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The sacred book or scriptures of the anc. Pers. religion; properly the Avesta or sacred text, and the Zend or translation into a more intelligible language.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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