Yajur-Veda

[ yuhj-oo r-vey-duh, -vee- ]
/ ˈyʌdʒ ʊərˈveɪ də, -ˈvi- /

noun Hinduism.

a Samhita, containing a collection of sacrificial formulas.
Compare Veda.

Origin of Yajur-Veda

< Sanskrit yajus term for ritual formulas not in strict metrical composition + veda Veda

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British Dictionary definitions for yajur-veda

Yajur-Veda
/ (ˈjʌdʒʊəˈveɪdə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Yajur-Veda

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