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na·ma·ste (nä′mə stā′)

noun

a Hindu gesture of salutation made by placing the palms together, thumbs against the chest, and bowing the head slightly

Etymology: Hindi < Sans námas-, a bow < IE base *nem-, to bend, bow

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