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mudra

Syllabification: (mu·dra)
Pronunciation: /məˈdrä/
Definition of mudra

noun

  • a symbolic hand gesture used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies and statuary, and in Indian dance.
  • a movement or pose in yoga.

Origin:

from Sanskrit mudrā 'sign or token'

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