The most ancient collection of Hindu sacred verses, consisting principally of hymns to various deities.
[Sanskrit ngvedaḥ : nk, verse, sacred text + vedaḥ, knowledge, veda.]
Rig-Veda
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Rig-Ve·da Rig Ve·da or Rig·ve·da (rĭg-vā'də, -vē'də)  |
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Meaning #1:
a Veda consisting of Hindu poems dating from before 2000 BC
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