nayika
/ˈnʌɪ(j)iːkə/South Asian Dance
noun
In the performing arts (especially dance) of India: a lead female role; specifically a female lover or mistress, a romantic heroine in drama.
Origin
Late 19th century. From Sanskrit nāyikā, feminine form corresponding to nāyaka nayaka.
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