noun
yoni
YOH-nee
noun
1
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 notesIn 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."