name
Veda
VAY-duh
Veda (name) means any of the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, forming the earliest layer of Sanskrit literature. Example: “Scholars study the Rigveda as the oldest of the four Vedas.”
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Any of the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, forming the earliest layer of Sanskrit literature.
"Scholars study the Rigveda as the oldest of the four Vedas."
noun
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A sweet, dense malt loaf bread traditionally popular in Northern Ireland.
"She toasted a slice of veda and spread it with butter."
How to use Veda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe oldest Hindu scriptures, or (unrelated) a type of Irish malt bread.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit veda, meaning "knowledge."
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What does “Veda” mean?
The word “Veda” means any of the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, forming the earliest layer of Sanskrit literature. In plain terms, the oldest Hindu scriptures, or (unrelated) a type of Irish malt bread.
How do you pronounce “Veda”?
“Veda” is pronounced VAY-duh (/ˈveɪdə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Veda” in a sentence?
Here is “Veda” used in a sentence: “Scholars study the Rigveda as the oldest of the four Vedas.”
What part of speech is “Veda”?
Depending on how it is used, “Veda” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Veda” come from?
The word “Veda” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit veda, meaning "knowledge.".
How many meanings does “Veda” have?
“Veda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, forming the earliest layer of Sanskrit literature.
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