Vedaic

Variant of Veda

Veda definition

Veda (vā′də, vē′-)

noun

  1. any of four ancient sacred books of Hinduism, consisting of hymns, chants, sacred formulas, etc.
  2. these books collectively

Etymology: Sans veda, knowledge < IE base *weid-, to see, know > wise, L videre, to see

Related Forms:

  • Vedaic Ve·da′ic (vi dā′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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