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Ve·da
 Veda
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- pronunciation:
- veI
d
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vi
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noun |
| definition 1: |
any of four sacred books of Hinduism, consisting of ancient chants, sacred formulas, hymns, and the like.
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| definition 2: |
these four books collectively.
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) these four books, together with the Upanishads and Brahmanas.
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| derivation: |
Vedaic (adj.) |
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