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Kathak

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtək/
Definition of Kathak

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] a type of northern Indian classical dance, with alternating passages of mime and dancing.
  • 2 (plural same or Kathaks) a member of a northern Indian caste of storytellers and musicians.

Origin:

from Sanskrit kathaka 'professional storyteller', from kathā 'story'

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