I. noun
also Hin·doo ˈhin-(ˌ)dü
Etymology: Persian Hindū inhabitant of India, from Hind India
Date: 1662
1. : an adherent of Hinduism
2. : a native or inhabitant of India
II. adjective
also Hindoo
Date: 1698
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Hindus or Hinduism