namaskar

noun
  1. The gesture or act of greeting someone with respect by pressing the palms together and bowing slightly.
  2. Usage: Used in yoga, meditation, and cultural contexts
interjection
  1. A respectful greeting or farewell used in South Asian cultures, often accompanied by a bow with palms pressed together.
  2. Usage: From Sanskrit and Hindi; commonly used in India and among South Asian communities worldwide; Often spelled 'namaste' in English

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