mala

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mala (ˈmɑːlaː)
 
n
Hinduism a string of beads or knots, used in praying and meditating

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Mala is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Main Entry:  mala
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  in Buddhism, a string of beads used in meditation, esp. for counting recitations; a Buddhist rosary
Example:  Malas come in various lengths, mainly in 108- and 27-bead strands.
Etymology:  Sanskrit 'garland trengwa'
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mala ma·la (mā'lə)
n. pl. ma·lae (-lē)
The cheek.

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