pahlavi

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[ˈpɑː(h)ləvi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the name of two shahs of Iran


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[ˈpɑː(h)ləvi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an Aramaic-based writing system used in Persia from the 2nd century BC to the advent of Islam in the 7th century AD. It was also used for the recording of ancient Avestan sacred texts


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Origin:
from Persian pahlawī, from pahlav, from parthava ‘Parthia’




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