yoni

[ yoh-nee ]

noun

1. a representation of the external female genitals, a symbol of Shakti or of female generative power. Compare lingam ( def 2 ).

yoni

/ ˈjəʊnɪ /

noun

1. the female genitalia, regarded as a divine symbol of sexual pleasure and matrix of generation and the visible form of Sakti
2. an image of these as an object of worship

Other Words From

• yo·nic [yoh, -nik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of yoni¹

Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1790–1800

Word History and Origins

Origin of yoni¹

C18: from Sanskrit, literally: vulva, womb

Example Sentences

“Amazon created a situation where sellers can be charged for useless traffic, and it needs to be addressed,” said Yoni Mazor, founder of GETIDA, which provides consulting services to online merchants.

From Seattle Times

Verbal abuse on the street has become part of daily life for pupils like Yoni.

From BBC

Doron's husband, Yoni, saw a video of his wife and daughters being loaded on to a truck with other hostages.

From BBC

“Sometimes you just need a sausage to go with your yoni dress,” she captioned her set of photos.

From Los Angeles Times

"Now the dream came true," her father, Yoni, replied.

From Reuters