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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Ve•da (vā′də, vē′-),USA pronunciation n. [Hinduism.]- Eastern ReligionsSometimes, Vedas. the entire body of Hindu sacred writings, chief among which are four books, the Rig-Veda, the Sama-Veda, the Atharva-Veda, and the Yajur-Veda.
- Eastern ReligionsAlso called Samhita. each of these four books.
- Eastern Religions Vedas, these four books, along with the Brahmanas and Upanishads.
Ve•da•ic (vi dā′ik),USA pronunciation adj. Ve•da•ism (vā′də iz′əm, vē′-),USA pronunciation n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Veda /ˈveɪdə/ n - any or all of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism, esp the Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda
Etymology: 18th Century: from Sanskrit: knowledge; related to veda I know |