English Explanatory Dictionary

pranama

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The touching of the feet in Indian culture as a sign of respect.
  2. A reverential salutation, obeisance, prostration, bow

Word forms

pranama pranamas pranam

Etymology

From Sanskrit प्रणाम (praṇāma).

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