Namaste

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  • interjection. Used especially among Hindus to express a polite or respectful greeting or farewell.
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  • interjection. 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
  • noun. the traditional greeting when saying the word namaste with folded hands and a slight bow
  • noun. 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
  • Word Usage
    "The word namaste is usually accompanied by a gesture: you place your palms together at your heart and bow your head slightly."