Definitions

1. noun

one of the ancient Indian texts, especially one of the four collections of sacred knowledge, being the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda

“She studied the Rigveda as part of her Sanskrit literature course.”

2. noun

a type of Vedic hymn, especially one of the four types of Samans

“The Veda contained a collection of Samans and Brahmanas.”

3. noun

a traditional Indian medical treatise, especially the Charaka Veda and the Sushruta Veda

“The Charaka Veda is an ancient Ayurvedic text that describes various medical practices.”