vedas
nounUK /ˈveɪdəz/
US /ˈveɪdəz/
The Vedas are very old holy books from India that people have read and sung for thousands of years.
My teacher told us that the Vedas are some of the oldest books in the world.
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2. The four collections of ancient hymns and teachings that form the oldest part of Hindu sacred literature.
Scholars study the Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, to learn about early Indian culture.
3. A body of traditional knowledge or wisdom passed down in a culture.
Grandmother said the old songs were like a Veda of our family's history.
4. Any revered or authoritative set of teachings in a field.
Some fans treat that coach's playbook like the Vedas of basketball.