A barsomPronunciation-needed is a ritual implement used by Zoroastrian priests to solemnize certain sacred ceremonies. The word barsom derives from the Avestan language baresman (trisyllabic, bar`əs`man), which is in turn a substantive of barez `to grow high.` The later form – barsom – first appears in the 9th–12th-century texts of Zoro...
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(Phl.) a bundle of twigs, tied together with a date-palm cord, traditionally held by laity and priests during prayer, especially at meals. Used by the priest during high liturgies. Traditionally made of pomegranate or tamarisk, but current Parsi practice is to substitute metal wires; grass laid out for the yazads to sit on. (Var. Av. 'baresm...
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