Ayurveda
[ ah-yer-vey-duh, -vee- ]
/ ˈɑ yərˌveɪ də, -ˌvi- /
noun
the ancient Hindu art of medicine and of prolonging life.
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Origin of Ayurveda
< Sanskrit, equivalent to āyur- life, vital power + veda knowledge
OTHER WORDS FROM Ayurveda
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Example sentences from the Web for ayurvedic
Here are 15 home remedies taken from the Ayurvedic tradition that you can try the next time you have the opportunity.
Use These 15 Home Remedies Based On Ayurveda To Cure Menstrual Cramps, Hangovers, and Indigestion|Ari Meisel|January 21, 2014|DAILY BEASTCoconut charcoal has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.
Behind her late middle-age rejuvenation was the spell of a Hindu practitioner of ancient Ayurvedic arts.
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British Dictionary definitions for ayurvedic
Ayurveda
/ (ˈɑːjʊˌveɪdə, -ˌviːdə) /
noun
Hinduism an ancient medical treatise on the art of healing and prolonging life, sometimes regarded as a fifth Veda
Derived forms of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic, adjectiveWord Origin for Ayurveda
from Sanskrit, from āyur life + veda knowledge
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