name
Veda
VAY-duh
name
1
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
1
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.
Word Forms
Vedas plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Veda”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Scholars study the Rigveda as the oldest of the four _____.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit veda, meaning "knowledge."