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pra•na  (pränə),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Eastern Religions[Yoga, Jainism.]the vital principle.
  2. Eastern Religions[Yoga.]one of five vital breaths moving in the body.
  • Sanskrit prāṇa breath
  • 1820–30

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