Brahman — synonyms, definition

1. brahman (Noun)

3 synonyms
Bos indicus Brahma brahmin
4 definitions

brahman (Noun) — Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding.

brahman (Noun) — A member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family). ex. "a Boston brahman"

brahman (Noun) — A member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas. ex. "originally all brahmans were priests"

brahman (Noun) — The highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category.

9 types of
Hindoo Hindustani aristo aristocrat blue blood bovine hindu patrician varna
2 types
smarta zebu
3 parts
Bos indicus Brahma brahmin
2 parts of
bos genus Bos