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abhinaya.

Use of the face and hands, in an expressive manner, similar to the kathakali dance of India.

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Meaning & usage

noun/əˈbɪn.ə.jə/US
  1. Use of the face and hands, in an expressive manner, similar to the kathakali dance of India.

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Transliteration of Sanskrit अभिनय (abhinaya, “acting, dramatic action”).

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