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yoni


yo·ni

noun \ˈyō-nē\

Definition of YONI

: a stylized representation of the female genitalia that in Hinduism is a sign of generative power and that symbolizes the goddess Shakti — compare lingam
yo·nic \ˈyō-nik\ adjective

Origin of YONI

Sanskrit, vulva
First Known Use: 1799

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