Avesta

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English

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Etymology

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From Persian اوستا (avestâ), from Middle Persian [script needed] (abestāg /⁠ʾp(y)stʾk'⁠/), of uncertain meaning.

Proper noun

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the Avesta

  1. (Zoroastrianism) The primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, composed in the Avestan language.

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Adjective

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Avesta (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Avestan language.

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Swedish

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Etymology

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Originally known as Åvsta. Compound of ave (widening of a river) + stad (town).

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Avesta n (genitive Avestas)

  1. A town and municipality of Dalecarlia County, in central Sweden