Etymology

padmasana

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Today it means: A pose in which one sits cross-legged with each foot sole-upwards on the opposite leg; the lotus position. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Sanskrit पद्मासन
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromपद्मासन“lotus seat”
  2. English todaypadmasana

From Sanskrit पद्मासन (padmāsana, “lotus seat”), from पद्म (padma, “lotus”) + आसन (āsana, “asana”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A pose in which one sits cross-legged with each foot sole-upwards on the opposite leg; the lotus position.

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