Veddoid

[ ved-oid ]

/ ˈvɛd ɔɪd /

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noun

a member of an ancient people of southern and southeastern Asia and northern Australia.

adjective

of or relating to Veddoids.

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Origin of Veddoid

First recorded in 1945–50; Vedd(a) + -oid

Words nearby Veddoid

Veda, vedalia, Vedanta, V-E Day, Vedda, Veddoid, vedette, Vedic, vee, Veeck, veejay

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British Dictionary definitions for Veddoid

Veddoid

/ (ˈvɛdɔɪd) /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling the Vedda

noun

a Vedda

a member of a postulated prehistoric race of S Asia, having slender build, dark complexion, and wavy hair: thought to be ancestors of the Vedda

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