noun
diya
DEE-uh
Diya (noun) means a small oil lamp, traditionally made of clay, with a cotton wick, used in South Asian homes and religious ceremonies. Example: “Rows of diyas lined the windowsills during the Diwali celebrations.”
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A small oil lamp, traditionally made of clay, with a cotton wick, used in South Asian homes and religious ceremonies.
"Rows of diyas lined the windowsills during the Diwali celebrations."
"She is given an aarti plate with a lit diya on it."
— Radhika Iyengar, Fire on the Ganges (2023)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi दिया (diyā).
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What does “diya” mean?
The word “diya” means a small oil lamp, traditionally made of clay, with a cotton wick, used in South Asian homes and religious ceremonies.
How do you pronounce “diya”?
“Diya” is pronounced DEE-uh (/ˈdiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “diya” in a sentence?
Here is “diya” used in a sentence: “Rows of diyas lined the windowsills during the Diwali celebrations.”
What part of speech is “diya”?
“Diya” is a noun.
Where does the word “diya” come from?
The word “diya” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi दिया (diyā).
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