Ayurveda

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

noun

the ancient Hindu art of medicine and of prolonging life.

Origin of Ayurveda

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

Related formsA·yur·ve·dic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ayurvedic

Ayurveda

noun

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

Derived FormsAyurvedic, adjective

Word Origin for Ayurveda

from Sanskrit, from āyur life + veda knowledge

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Word Origin and History for ayurvedic

adj.

1917, "pertaining to traditional Hindu science of medicine," from ayurveda "science of life," from ayur "life" + veda "knowledge" (see Veda).