# chakra vs chara

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chakra
*noun · IPA /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ · frequency rank #23,199*
Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

### chara
*noun · frequency rank #36,071*
A green alga of the genus Chara.

## Source
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