Definition of Pehlevi

1. Noun. The Iranian language of the Zoroastrian literature of the 3rd to 10th centuries.

Exact synonyms: Pahlavi
Generic synonyms: Iranian, Iranian Language
Specialized synonyms: Parthian

Definition of Pehlevi

1. n. An ancient Persian dialect in which words were partly represented by their Semitic equivalents. It was in use from the 3d century (and perhaps earlier) to the middle of the 7th century, and later in religious writings.

Medical Definition of Pehlevi

1. An ancient Persian dialect in which words were partly represented by their Semitic equivalents. It was in use from the 3d century (and perhaps earlier) to the middle of the 7th century, and later in religious writings. Alternative forms: Pahlavi. Origin: Parsee Pahlavi. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pehlevi

pegless
peglike
pegmatite
pegmatite
pegmatites
pegmatitic
pegmatitic
pegomancy
PEGs
pegs
pegtatoid
peg away
peg down
peg top
peh
pehlevi (current term)
pehs
Pei
Peiffer
peignoir
peignoirs
pein
peinct
peincted
peincting
peincts
peined
peining
peins
Peiping

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