n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ku ̇ n-d ə - ' l ē -n ē , ˌ k ə n-
Function: noun
Usage: often cap
Etymology: Sanskrit ku ṇ ḍ alin ī , from feminine of ku ṇ ḍ alin circular, coiled, from ku ṇ ḍ ala ring
Date: 1897
: the yogic life force that is held to lie coiled at the base of the spine until it is aroused and sent to the head to trigger enlightenment