Associations to the word «Hindoo»

Wiktionary

HINDOO, noun. (dated) Alternative spelling of Hindu
HINDOO, adjective. (dated) Alternative spelling of Hindu
HINDOO COOSH, proper noun. Alternative form of Hindu Kush

Dictionary definition

HINDOO, noun. A native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India.
HINDOO, noun. A person who adheres to Hinduism.
HINDOO, adjective. Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism; "the Hindu faith".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats