"xrafstar" meaning in All languages combined

See xrafstar on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: xrafstars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} xrafstar (plural xrafstars)
  1. (Zoroastrianism) Any animal considered harmful or repulsive, and not to be sacrificed or eaten. Categories (topical): Zoroastrianism
    Sense id: en-xrafstar-en-noun-lgjUHhsy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Zoroastrianism, lifestyle, religion

Inflected forms

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