Hindoo

UK
/hɪnˈduː/
US
/hɪnˈdu/

Translations

Hindoonoun
Hindoos
pl
UK
/hɪnˈduː/
US
/hɪnˈdu/
The Hindoo was known for his deep spiritual practices.
Этот индус был известен своими глубокими духовными практиками.
Hindooadjective
more Hindoo
Comp.
most Hindoo
Super.
UK
/ˈhɪn.duː/
US
/ˈhɪn.duː/
Archaic spelling of Hindu used attributively.

Definitions

Hindoonoun
An outdated and sometimes offensive term for a Hindu, a follower of Hinduism.
The book, written in the 19th century, referred to the local people as Hindoos, reflecting the language of the time.
Hindooadjective
Outdated spelling of Hindu; of or relating to Hinduism or the Hindus (archaic, sometimes offensive).
The colonial-era guide praised the elaborate Hindoo architecture of the city.