𐭠𐭭𐭩π­₯𐭠𐭭

Middle Persian

noun
Definitions
  • collective ethnonym for non-Iranians, i.e. of, or pertaining to, non-Iranian peoples.
  • political and religious enemies of the Sassanid state (i.e. of 𐭠𐭩π­₯𐭠𐭭|Δ’rān), : Note: the distinction is between nation and state.

Etymology

Affix from Middle Persian 𐭠𐭭 (he, non, that) + Middle Persian 𐭠𐭩π­₯.

Origin

Middle Persian

𐭠𐭩π­₯

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