Kathakali
/ (ˌkɑːθəˈkɑːlɪ) /
nounplural -lis
a form of dance drama of S India using mime and based on Hindu literature
Origin of Kathakali
1from Malayalam, from katha story + kali play
Words Nearby Kathakali
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How to use Kathakali in a sentence
During the four days of the marriage, entertainments, such as Kathakali drama or Ottan Tullal, are very common.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India | Edgar Thurston
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