1. (noun) brahman, brahmin
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
Synonyms: brahman, brahmin
2. (noun) brahman, brahmin
a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas
Synonyms: brahman, brahmin
3. (noun) brahman, brahmin
the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category
Synonyms: brahman, brahmin
4. (noun) Brahman, Brahma, Brahmin, Bos indicus
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
Synonyms: brahman, brahmin
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