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anga

[ uhng-guh ]

noun

  1. any of the eight practices of Yoga, including the abstentions, mandatory actions, posture, breath control, control of the senses, concentration, meditation, and contemplation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of anga1

From the Sanskrit word aṅga (plural)
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Example Sentences

Their father was famed Afro-Cuban percussionist Miguel “Angá” Diaz, and their mother is French Venezuelan singer Maya Dagnino.

Phiri had a nephew named Shabani who went around boasting that he was a real sing’anga who possessed mangolomera.

“I’ve gone to see the sing’anga, and whoever ate that gum will soon be sorry.”

The sing’anga was the witch doctor.

Their father was Afro-Cuban drummer Miguel “Angá” Díaz, known for his influence in Latin jazz and his work in groups such as Irakere and Buena Vista Social Club.

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