"maithuna" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit मैथुन (maithuna). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|मैथुन}} Sanskrit मैथुन (maithuna) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} maithuna (uncountable)
  1. tantric sexual union Wikipedia link: maithuna Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sex Related terms: mithuna
    Sense id: en-maithuna-en-noun-7Q10Wq4I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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