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Veda

UK/ˈvidə/ US/ˈveɪdə/ uncommon

noun

1.

(from the Sanskrit word for `knowledge'') any of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism written in early Sanskrit; traditionallly believed to comprise the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads

Origin

Probably originally a trade name, invented circa 1904.

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