# kathakali

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkætəˈkæli/

## Definitions
1. a spectacular lyric dance drama of southern India performed with acrobatic energy and highly stylized pantomime.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Malayalam കഥകളി (kathakaḷi).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kathakali