Namaste
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English
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Etymology
from Sanskrit namas: to bow, obeisance, reverential salutation, and Te: "to you"
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Pronunciation
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Interjection
namaste
- literally, "I humbly bow to you"; also used as a greeting or acknowledgement of the equality of all, and pays honor to the sacredness of all
- in yoga, the pose associated with this word, usually with the flat hands held palms together, fingers up, in front of the heart and a slight bow
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