Yama

[yuhm-uh]

noun

Hindu Mythology.

1. the Vedic god presiding over the underworld.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yama¹

From the Sanskrit word yama

Example Sentences

“In fact, yesterday morning I didn’t necessarily think Yama could either.”

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"Last night I got a text saying 'Yama is preparing and doing everything he can to be ready for tomorrow'. I was like 'Yeah, that's great, he loves to compete, whatever'," Friedman said.

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Given that your mom likes sushi experiences, make a stop at Yama Sushi Marketplace, conveniently located in your neighborhood.

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“He dominated today, and I feel like it wasn’t even the best version of Yama, which is crazy,” reliever Evan Phillips said.

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“The fluidness, the effortlessness, the way it comes out of your hand. That’s how you should throw. DeGrom and Yama are two of the best that just, like, make it look really easy.”

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