noun
dhoni
noun
1
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.
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.