I. ˈveˌdȯid adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Vedda + English -oid
1. : resembling or related to the Veddas
2. : of or relating to the Veddoids
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member of an ancient race of southern Asia characterized by wavy to curly hair, chocolate-brown skin color, linear build, and fine features and represented by the Vedda of Ceylon, the Shom Pen of the Nicobars, the Toala of Celebes, and aborigines of northern Australia