Noun Definition

brahman

1.Definition: a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)

"A Boston brahman"

Related Noun(s):brahmin

Category: People

2.Definition: a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas

"Originally all brahmans were priests"

Related Noun(s):brahmin

Category: People

3.Definition: 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

Related Noun(s):brahma, brahmin

Category: Animals

4.Definition: the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category

Related Noun(s):brahmin

Category: General