English to English Dictionary

Vedic

Relating to the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism.

Vehement

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Vehicular

Relating to or using vehicles.

Velites

A type of light infantry soldier in the ancient Roman army, typically armed with javelins and used for skirmishing.

Vellum

Fine parchment made from calfskin, used for writing, painting, or binding books.

Velocity

The speed of something in a given direction.

Velocity-head

The kinetic energy of a flowing fluid expressed in terms of the height to which a liquid column would rise if all the kinetic energy were converted to potential energy.

Veloute

A major French culinary sauce consisting of a stock, such as white veal, chicken, or fish stock, thickened with a white or blond roux.

Venation

The arrangement or pattern of veins in a leaf or a plant organ.

Vendome

A luxury district or famous square in Paris known for high-end jewelry and fashion boutiques.

Venerable

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Venerations

Acts of regarding with great respect; reverential respect or worship.