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Definition of 'Avar'

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Avar in British

(ˈeɪvɑː , ˈævɑː )
noun
1. 
a member of a people of unknown origin in E Europe from the 6th to the early 9th century ad: crushed by Charlemagne around 800
2. 
a member of a people of the Caucasus
3. 
the language of this people, belonging to the North-East Caucasian family
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Used Rarely. Avar is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'Avar'

  • avant-garde
  • avanti
  • avantist
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  • avaricious
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