Ayurveda

[ ah-yer-vey-duh, -vee- ]

noun

1. the ancient Hindu art of medicine and of prolonging life.

Ayurveda

/ -ˌviːdə; ˈɑːjʊˌveɪdə /

noun

1. Hinduism an ancient medical treatise on the art of healing and prolonging life, sometimes regarded as a fifth Veda

Derived Forms

• ˌAyurˈvedic, adjective

Other Words From

• Ayur·vedic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ayurveda¹

< Sanskrit, equivalent to āyur- life, vital power + veda knowledge

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ayurveda¹

from Sanskrit, from āyur life + veda knowledge

Example Sentences

The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine mentions two primary techniques—Gandusha and Kavala Graha.

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