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kathakali

noun
ka·​tha·​ka·​li | \ ˌkätəˈkälē\
plural -s

Definition of kathakali

: a spectacular lyric dance drama of southern India based on Hindu literature and performed with acrobatic energy and highly stylized pantomime — compare bharata natya, kathak, manipuri

History and Etymology for kathakali

Malayalam kathakaḷi drama, from katha story (from Sanskrit kathā talk, from kathā how) + kaḷi play; Sanskrit kathā how akin to Sanskrit ka who?

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