Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jyotirlinga

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.03 in modern English

Syllables: jy-otir-lin-ga
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam (pillar) of light."

Example Sentences

"One of Shiva's revered Jyotirlingas is protected within the inner sanctum of the city's Kashi Vishwanath temple. It is one of the more famous lingas in the country."

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग (jyotirliṅga).

Inflected Forms

jyotirlingas (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

lingam

Questions

What does jyotirlinga mean?: A shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam (pillar) of light."
Where does jyotirlinga come from?: Borrowed from Sanskrit ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग (jyotirliṅga).

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