First Known Use: 1799
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tantra
noun, tan·tra often capitalized \ˈtən-trə, ˈtän-, ˈtan-\
Definition of TANTRA
: one of the later Hindu or Buddhist scriptures dealing especially with techniques and rituals including meditative and sexual practices; also : the rituals or practices outlined in the tantra
— tan·tric \-trik\ adjective often capitalized
— Tan·trism \-ˌtri-zəm\ noun
— Tan·trist \-trist\ noun
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Origin of TANTRA
Sanskrit, literally, warp, from tanoti he stretches, weaves; akin to Greek teinein to stretch — more at thin
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