"abhinaya" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈbɪn.ə.jə/ [US] Forms: abhinayas [plural]
Etymology: Transliteration of Sanskrit अभिनय (abhinaya, “acting, dramatic action”). Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|अभिनी|नी}}, {{translit|en|sa|अभिनय|t=acting, dramatic action}} Transliteration of Sanskrit अभिनय (abhinaya, “acting, dramatic action”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} abhinaya (plural abhinayas)
  1. (dance) Use of the face and hands, in an expressive manner, similar to the kathakali dance of India. Categories (topical): Dance Translations (use of the face and hands in Indian dancing): abhinaya [feminine] (Portuguese)

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