noun
dhoni
Dhoni (noun) means a traditional Maldivian sailing boat, similar to a dhow, now often fitted with a motor. Example: “Fishermen loaded their catch onto the dhoni before heading back to the harbor.”
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A traditional Maldivian sailing boat, similar to a dhow, now often fitted with a motor.
"Fishermen loaded their catch onto the dhoni before heading back to the harbor."
"Tourists took a dhoni out to a nearby reef for snorkeling."
How to use dhoni
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wooden boat traditionally used in the Maldives.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dhonis
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dhivehi, the language of the Maldives, where dōni refers to this style of boat.
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What does “dhoni” mean?
The word “dhoni” means a traditional Maldivian sailing boat, similar to a dhow, now often fitted with a motor. In plain terms, a wooden boat traditionally used in the Maldives.
How do you use “dhoni” in a sentence?
Here is “dhoni” used in a sentence: “Fishermen loaded their catch onto the dhoni before heading back to the harbor.”
What part of speech is “dhoni”?
“Dhoni” is a noun.
What is the meaning of dhoni?
"dhoni" (noun) means a traditional Maldivian sailing boat, similar to a dhow, now often fitted with a motor.
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