chakra

[ chahk-ruh, chuhk- ]

nounYoga.
  1. any of the points of spiritual power located along the body, often given as six or seven in number, that are personified by gods and can be released through the proper exercises.

Origin of chakra

1
First recorded in 1885–90; from Sanskrit cakra, literally, “wheel”; see also wheel
  • Sometimes cak·ra [chahk-ruh, chuhk-, kahk-] /ˈtʃɑk rə, ˈtʃʌk-, ˈkɑk-/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for chakra

chakra

/ (ˈtʃækrə, ˈtʃʌkrə) /


noun
  1. (in yoga) any of the seven major energy centres in the body

Origin of chakra

1
C19: from Sanskrit cakra wheel, circle

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