katurai

/kɑtʊrɑi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Indian or Southeast Asian climbing plant, often used in Ayurvedic medicine.

“The traditional healer used katurai leaves to create a tea for her patient.”

2. noun

A term used in martial arts to describe a specific defensive stance.

“The instructor taught the students the katurai stance to protect themselves from kicks.”

Synonyms

  • climber
  • guard
  • plant
  • stance
  • vine

Antonyms

  • aggressor
  • attacker
  • offense