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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA wooden boat traditionally used in the Maldives.

Word forms

dhonis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Dhivehi, the language of the Maldives, where dōni refers to this style of boat.

Rhymes for dhoni

oni yoni Joni noni Toni Moni Soni Zamboni Marconi macaroni pepperoni Berlusconi

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Frequently asked questions

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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