Yajur-Veda

[ yuhj-oor-vey-duh, -vee- ]

nounHinduism.
  1. a Samhita, containing a collection of sacrificial formulas.

Origin of Yajur-Veda

1
<Sanskrit yajus term for ritual formulas not in strict metrical composition + vedaVeda

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Yajur-Veda

/ (ˈjʌdʒʊəˈveɪdə) /


noun
  1. Hinduism the second Veda, consisting of prayers and sacrificial formulas primarily for use by the priests

Origin of Yajur-Veda

1
from Sanskrit, from yajur sacred, holy (compare Greek hagios holy) + Veda

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