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Tai chian (noun) : one who practices Tai Chi

My Dad can can defend himself, he's a Tai Chian.

Submitted by: Jeff Dantzler from Indiana on Apr. 29, 2008 19:39

Taiko (noun) : A traditional Japanese musical form, now growing in popularity elsewhere. It features energetic and loud drumming by groups of players who make dramatic, interjected shouts, gymnastic, choreographed movements and wear colourful, visually striking costumes.

For players and audiences alike, Taiko is an intensely musical and physical experience, and in keeping with many martial arts, it demands stamina, both of the mind and of the body. —Mark Alcock, http://www.mark.alcock.com/taiko-meantime/history/..., (Current)

Submitted by: TaikoGrrl from United Kingdom on Oct. 25, 2005 20:53

taikonaut

(noun) : a Chinese astronaut

Three taikonauts went on a spacewalk last week. —BBC news

Submitted by: Nickdhabomb from China1 on Oct. 06, 2008 06:42

(noun) : Chinese astronaut

Chinese President Hu Jintao talked to the two taikonauts on China's Shenzhou-6 spacecraft Saturday afternoon, praising their performance and wishing them a triumphant return. —Xinhua New Agency, ChinaDaily.com, Oct 15, 2005

Submitted by: Anonymous on Oct. 15, 2005 16:40

(noun) : a Chinese astronaut; TAIKON is the Chinese pinyin for SPACE; this term was recently spotted on the internet.

China is sending two taikonauts to the earth's lower orbit on its second manned space mission. —unknown, the internet, unknown

Submitted by: Doug from Hong Kong on Oct. 12, 2005 02:08

taint (noun) : that time of day when the sun has set, yet the darkness has not fully involved

I sure do love the taint time of day, taint night...taint day

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jan. 06, 2006 12:55

Taizé Prayer (noun) : Taize' Prayer is an ecumenical meditative service, where one invites God's presence to penetrate one's innermost being. This form of prayer comes from the Christian monastic community of Taize', located in the heart of the Burgundy region in France.

Taize Prayer originated in Taize, France by an ecumenical, international community founded in 1940 by Brother Roger (pictured below). A Taize Prayer Service consists of music, song, gospel readings, quiet meditation, chants, and veneration of the cross. —See Web sites listed below., and www.taize.fr/

Submitted by: Anonymous on Oct. 20, 2005 10:40

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