pahlavi

/ˈpɑː.(h)ləˌvi/
name 3adj 2noun 1

Definitions

noun

1

The principal gold coin of the Pahlavi dynasty (1925–1979).

name

1

The Pahlavi script, a writing system derived from the Aramaic script and used to write several Iranian languages, the most common form of which was the Book Pahlavi.

2

The Middle Persian language rendered in Book Pahlavi.

3

A transliteration of the Persian surname پهلوی (pahlavi), borne by members of the Pahlavi dynasty which ruled Iran in the 20th century.

adj

1

Of or relating to the Pahlavi script or to Middle Persian rendered in Book Pahlavi.

Pahlavi literature traditionally defines the writings of the Zoroastrians in the Middle Persian language and Book Pahlavi script which were compiled in the 9th and the 10th centuries CE.

2

Of or relating to the Pahlavi dynasty.

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