Aves·tan
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Definition of Avestan
: an ancient Iranian language in which the sacred books of Zoroastrianism were written — see Indo-European Languages Table
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“Avestan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Avestan. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Avestan was in 1856
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