tantra

tan·tra

noun, 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

Origin of TANTRA

Sanskrit, literally, warp, from tanoti he stretches, weaves; akin to Greek teinein to stretch — more at thin

First Known Use: 1799

Rhymes with TANTRA

yantra