noun

yoni

YOH-nee

Yoni (noun) means the vulva or vagina, or a symbolic representation of them, especially as an object of reverence in Hindu and related traditions. Example: “The temple carving depicted the yoni alongside the lingam as a symbol of creation.”

noun

The vulva or vagina, or a symbolic representation of them, especially as an object of reverence in Hindu and related traditions.

"The temple carving depicted the yoni alongside the lingam as a symbol of creation."

How to use yoni

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Sanskrit term for the female sex organ, often used as a sacred symbol in Hindu tradition rather than a clinical term.

When to use it

Used mainly in religious, cultural, or academic contexts rather than everyday medical speech.

Word forms

yonis plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit "yoni," referring to the female generative organ or "source."

Origin: Sanskrit

Rhymes for yoni

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

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What is the meaning of yoni?

"yoni" (noun) means the vulva or vagina, or a symbolic representation of them, especially as an object of reverence in Hindu and related traditions.

How do you use yoni in a sentence?

Example: "The temple carving depicted the yoni alongside the lingam as a symbol of creation."

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Words with Sanskrit origins Words that start with Y