About The Word Parsee
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Parsee
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What's The Definition Of Parsee?
[n] a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India
Synonyms | Synonyms for Parsee: Parsi Related Terms | Find terms related to Parsee: See Also | religionist | religious person Parsee In Webster's Dictionary \Par"see\, n. [Hind. & Per. p[=a]rs[=i] a Persian, a
follower of Zoroaster, a fire worshiper. Cf. {Persian}.]
1. One of the adherents of the Zoroastrian or ancient Persian
religion, descended from Persian refugees settled in
India; a fire worshiper; a Gheber.
2. The Iranian dialect of much of the religious literature of
the Parsees.
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