lingam

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Hinduism) The aniconic representation traditionally worshipped as a symbol of or in connection with Shiva.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit लिङ्ग (sign, gender).

Origin

Sanskrit

लिङ्ग

Gloss

sign, gender

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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